Women's Basketball 1/10/2016 2:00:00 PM

RADFORD LOOKS TO DEFEND BIG SOUTH WINNING STREAK VS. CAMPBELL

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SETTING THE STAGE

Radford will put its Big South two-game winning streak on the line Monday night when it hosts Campbell. Tipoff is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start inside the Dedmon Center.
Series: Radford leads, 20-12
Last meeting: Radford 67, Campbell 43 (Feb. 21, 2015)
In the last game between these two programs, Radford placed three players in double figures, led by Jordynn Gaymon's game-high 13 points.
The RU win snapped Campbell's five-game winning streak in the head-to-head series.
Radford is 13-4 all-time versus the Camels inside the Dedmon Center.
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HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS

Record: 7-7, 3-2 Big South
A decisive second quarter in which Radford outscored Winthrop, 20-7, highlighted the Highlanders' 66-44 win on Saturday.
With its 3-2 Big South record, RU has climbed into a tie for fourth place in the league standings.
Janayla White collected her third double-double of the season with an 18-point and 15-rebound effort against Winthrop. The 15 rebounds are a season high for White.
Jayda Worthy and White are tied for fourth in the Big South with three double-doubles each.
Radford outrebounded its 12^th opponent of the season, controlling a 60-34 advantage on the glass. The 60 rebounds are a season high for RU, including a season-high 25 offensive rebounds.
In the last seven games, Lydia Rivers has pulled down 71 of her 116 rebounds. Rivers ranks fifth in the Big South with 8.3 rpg.
In Big South play, White and Rivers have been a force to reckon with on the glass. White leads the conference, averaging 10.2 rpg in league play. Rivers follows with 9.8 rpg for third overall.
Radford ranks in the top three in 11 statistical categories in the Big South. RU has the top mark in seven of those categories.
The Highlanders boast the best defense in the Big South and one of the best nationally. Opponents have only managed a 33.9 field-goal percentage, ranking 17^th nationally. RU is allowing only 55.6 points per game, which rank 36^th in the country.
In four of their last five contests, the RU defense has held opponents under 50 points.
Aisha Foy ranks second in the Big South and 17^th nationally with 37.1 minutes played per contest. Foy is averaging 13.0 ppg, good enough for seventh in the conference.

SCOUTING CAMPBELL

Record: 7-7, 2-3 Big South
Last time out, Campbell raced to an early 20-9 lead and coasted to a 73-56 win over Longwood, Saturday afternoon in Farmville, Va.
The Camels placed four scorers in double figures. Amanda Coffer led Campbell with 18 points on 7 of 11 shooting. Bria Emanuel followed with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Providing a spark off the bench, Sarah Smith finished with 11 points.
Campbell's offense is led by the duo of Coffer and RaeChaun Edwards. Coffer is averaging 11.8 ppg and Edwards averages 11.6 ppg. The duo ranks 11^th and 12^th, respectively, in the conference.
One of the most accurate post players in the Big South, Coffer's 47.5 field-goal percentage paces the conference. The junior forward is 66 for 139 from the floor.
Coffer's success can be attributed to the vision of Edwards. The Camels' point guard leads the conference in assists with 65, dishing out 4.6 per contest.
In Big South play, Edwards has 30 of Campbell's league-leading 70 assists.
Edwards' vision shines on the defensive side of the ball as well, tallying 37 of Campbell's 111 steals on the year. The 37 steals rank second in the Big South.
The Camels rank 11^th in scoring offense, averaging 57.1 points per game.
Campbell has only scored 60-plus points in five of its 14 games on the season.
The Camels' two Big South wins of the season have come on the road where they are averaging 78.0 ppg.
Since rejoining the Big South in 2011, Campbell holds a 5-3 head-to-head record versus Radford.

UP NEXT

After two Big South home contests, Radford hits the road for Saturday's Commonwealth clash at Longwood.
Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. inside Willett Hall.

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Players Mentioned

#24 Jordynn Gaymon: F; 6' 1"; Senior

#3 Aisha Foy: G; 5' 6"; Senior

#21 Janayla White: F; 6' 2"; Sophomore

#22 Jayda Worthy: F; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#20 Lydia Rivers: F; 6' 2"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#24 Jordynn Gaymon
: 6' 1"; Senior
: F

#3 Aisha Foy
: 5' 6"; Senior
: G

#21 Janayla White
: 6' 2"; Sophomore
: F

#22 Jayda Worthy
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: F

#20 Lydia Rivers
: 6' 2"; Freshman
: F