You interpreted it as raw box score stats, without regard for minutes played by each player, nor the quality of opponent.
I’m supposed to be more impressed by 12 points against a DII school in a blowout win at home than 7 points against a Q1 opponent on the road in a defensive slugfest? And get back to me when you control those stats for minutes played.
I wouldn’t say Harding is a better ball handler than Knell. I’ve seen Knell drive to the rim more than Harding this year. And Harding looks like he’s running in sand this year. Maybe I’d give a slight edge to Harding for defense, but by a hair.