HIGHLANDERS CONCLUDE TOUGH STRETCH SATURDAY AT COASTAL CAROLINA

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RADFORD, Va. – Radford will conclude its stretch of five games in 10 days with a 2 p.m. contest at Coastal Carolina on Saturday afternoon.

The Highlanders enter 4-17 overall and 1-8 in the Big South Conference following a 73-65 setback to Campbell Thursday evening.

Radford, which was led by the freshman duo of Javonte Green and R.J. Price, who contributed 16 and 14 points, respectively, was unable to overcome a late Camel run and 60.9 percent clip in the second half.

Prior to Campbell's game-changing spurt, the two teams battled to 11 ties and 12 lead changes.

Despite their record, the Highlanders are shooting 47.4 percent, including 44.2 percent (34-77) from behind the 3-point arc over their last four contests.

RU has had the lead or been tied at the half in six of the previous eight games.

Price, who continues to lead Radford in scoring, is averaging 15.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.6 3-pointers made the last 11 games.

Dating back to the Highlanders' game at Maryland (12/23/11), Green has been contributing 13.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per outing, while shooting 54.3 percent (38-70) and recording four of his five double-doubles this season.

Following Saturday's contest, Radford returns home for a 7 p.m. contest with VMI on Thursday. The Highlanders will play six of their last nine regular season contests inside the Dedmon Center.

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