BEL AIR, Md. – Harford laid claim to their first winning streak of the 2019-20 season, as the Fighting Owls downed the Rowan-Burlington Barons, 81-67, Monday evening inside the APGFCU Arena.
A quartet of Fighting Owls took care of business on offense. Redshirt sophomore guard
Christian Sweazie netted 22 points, while fellow guard
Joshua Foote piled on 19.
De'Andre Anderson made his presence felt during his return to action in nearly a month, blasting the Barons with a season high 18 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore
Eli Curry rounded out the fearsome foursome with his first double-double as a Fighting Owl (14 points, 11 rebounds).
Harford jumps to 6-11 with the victory, while RCBC drops to 2-13.
Turning Point
The Barons dressed just six players for the contest and were eventually forced to play down a man after an injury and foul trouble. Harford took advantage of the opportunity, scoring 21 of the games next 27 points midway through the second half.
Curry and Anderson did most of the heavy lifting during the run, combining for 13 points.
Box Score Highlights
- Anthony Ifeacho swatted away three shots.
- Curry led all players with four steals.
- Foote and Sweazie contributed four assists each.
- Harford doubled up RCBC on points off turnovers (24 to 12).
- The Fighting Owls made their second highest amount of shots this season (33).
- Harford matched its season low of nine turnovers and tied their season high for blocks (seven).
Up Next
Harford makes the trip to Columbia, Maryland for a showdown with the Howard Dragons on Tuesday, January 14 at 7 p.m.
