Alva Review-Courier -

SEARCY – A late run in the first half gave Harding a double-digit lead, and the Bisons pulled away in the second half to defeat Christian Brothers 79-57 in non-conference men's basketball action Tuesday at the Rhodes-Reaves Field House.

The victory was Harding's fourth straight and moved the Bisons to 4-1. Christian Brothers played without its leading scorer Adam Dieball, who missed the game with a foot injury, and fell to 2-2.

Harding closed the first half on a 12-0 run and the Bisons led 39-25 at halftime. During the run, Austin Mankin hit a 3-pointer and Will Francis made four free throws,...