The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (12-5) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they compete against the Radford Highlanders (9-8) at Dedmon Center. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Jan. 14.
The Highlanders got blown out by Gardner-Webb 83-61 the last time they played. Rashun Davis was the team’s high scorer, finishing with 14 points. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, are coming off an 83-73 win over Charleston Southern in their last outing. Dwayne Sutton had a good game, posting 18 points and 13 rebounds to claim his fifth double-double of the season.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Radford is among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 30th in OR% at 36.9%. Meanwhile, UNC Asheville ranks 24th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a DR% of 75.2%.
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In its last game, Radford lost by a margin of 22 points. UNC Asheville is 5-1 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Radford has a 1-2 record in blowouts.
UNC Asheville beats Radford in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Bulldogs average 71.2 possessions and 1.077 points per possession, while the Highlanders average 70.1 possessions with 1.043 points per possession.
Radford has an average effective field goal percentage of 48.6%. UNC Asheville is an even 5-5 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Radford Highlanders average 22.0 three point attempts per game, and the UNC Asheville Bulldogs attempt 18.0 per game. When going for at least 20 three pointers in a game this season, both teams have winning records; Radford is 8-4 and UNC Asheville is 4-1.
Radford, the 45th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 39.9 rebounds per game. UNC Asheville does worse, ranked 109th with 38.2.
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs average 8.6 steals per game (ranked 21st). The Radford Highlanders have an underachieving record of 3-5 when they give up at least 8 steals.
