FREDERICK, Md. – A gutsy short-handed Harford side came up a tad short on Wednesday, falling on the road to the Frederick Cougars, 98-84.
A 16-2 run by the Cougars proved to be the difference in the mid-week affair. Harford pulled within 10 points with just under four minutes, but the deficit proved too much to overcome.
Sophomore's
Christian Sweazie and
Ethan Sommer helped get the Fighting Owls within striking distance, as each player finished with 20 points.
Harford dips to 6-18 (2-8 MD JUCO).
Box Score Highlights
- Sweazie also led all Fighting Owls with eight rebounds and seven assists.
- De'Andre Anderson recorded 16 points and a pair of blocks.
- Anthony Ifeacho and Kyle Harkins rounded out the notable scorers with 13 points each.
- Harford pulled down a season low 24 rebounds.
- The Fighting Owls recorded seven steals for the third straight game.
- Harford knocked down 88% of its free throws, their second best percentage of the year.
Up Next
Harford returns home to face Hagerstown on Saturday, February 8 at 4 p.m.
A win would hand the Fighting Owls the top seed in the Region XX tournament.
