Harding's Record-Breaking Rushing Performance Propels Them to NCAA DII National Championship
Harding dominated Lenoir-Rhyne in the NCAA Division II national semifinal game, winning 55-14 and setting an NCAA single-season rushing record with 5,563 rushing yards. The victory advances Harding to the national championship game against Colorado School of Mines. Harding scored six rushing touchdowns, returned a kickoff for a touchdown, and threw a touchdown pass in the dominant performance. The Bison defense held Lenoir-Rhyne to -3 rushing yards and 336 total yards.