It will be a battle between Big South opponents when the Radford Highlanders (11-9) welcome the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (10-10) to Dedmon Center. The game gets underway at 12:00 pm ET on Sunday, Jan. 24.
The Highlanders were victorious over Campbell 78-66 on Wednesday. Cameron Jones led all scorers on the team with 35 points on 12-for-19 shooting. The Runnin’ Bulldogs are coming off a 71-58 loss to Winthrop on Wednesday. Dylan Poston had a good shooting night, leading the team with 15 points.
Tyrell Nelson has been on fire over the last five games for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, averaging 17.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 0.6 steals, and 1.0 block.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Runnin’ Bulldogs won the first game 83-61. Harold McBride was a top performer in the victory with 24 points, two rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and three three-pointers.
Notes
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs average 73.4 possessions per game and 1.041 points per possession. The Radford Highlanders earn fewer possessions with 70.0, but they score more points with 1.057.
The Radford Highlanders average an effective field goal percentage of 49.7% this season. The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs have a losing record of 3-8 when opponents have an eFG% of 49.7% or greater.
On average, the Radford Highlanders attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs attempt 23.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Radford has a solid 8-5 record, while Gardner-Webb is 7-10.
Radford ranks 56th in rebounds per game with 39.5 and Gardner-Webb ranks 53rd with 39.6 rebounds per game.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Gardner-Webb ranks 18th. Radford ranks 181st in defensive rebounds.
Radford averages a forced turnover rate of 17.3% this season. Gardner-Webb has an 8-7 record when it suffers a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this.
