Fairfield, CT — In the first game of the season Fairfield Warde grinded out a 48-36 win against a gritty Harding team. The Mustangs regrouped after early struggles, finding ways to share the ball and overpower the Presidents of Harding. Warde was led in scoring by Anthony Gourdet (12 pts) and Matteo Armstrong (7 pts). Kovanni McKiernan and Justin Santos secured double digit rebounds leading to Warde's first win of the season. Warde looks to get its 2nd win of the season Friday as it takes on Bassick home at 4 pm. Go Warde!