RADFORD TRAVELS TO NO. 21 VIRGINIA ON TUESDAY FOR A COMMONWEALTH CLASH

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MATCH INFORMATION

SETTING THE STAGE

Radford will look to collect their first win over Virginia in the 12^th meeting between the two Commonwealth foes.
In the last 25 years, the two in-state squads have only met twice.
The matchup is the first since Oct. 21, 2014. Virginia won the matchup 3-0.
The Highlanders are 3-1 on the road this season, while the Cavaliers have compiled a 4-0-3 home record.

HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS

Record: 9-2-0, 3-0-0 Big South
Radford extended its winning streak to three with a 1-0 overtime victory over Presbyterian on Saturday. The Highlanders extended their winning streak to five over Liberty on Oct. 5 with a 2-1 win.
The three goals scored on the week for the Highlanders came from three different players. Evan Szklennik, Victor Valls and Kieran Roberts tallied goals; giving them two each on the season.
Nine different Highlanders have found the back of the net this season, including seven with two or more goals.
Radford owns a .413 shot on goal percentage with 59 on frame in 143 attempts.
Jo Vetle Rimstad collected his second Big South Defensive Player of the Week honor in 2016 and the third of his career.
Rimstad and the Radford defense limited Liberty and Presbyterian to just one goal on 13 shots – seven on frame.
For the season, Radford has allowed just eight goals, six fewer than any other team in the conference.

SCOUTING No. 21 VIRGINIA

Record: 6-2-3, 1-2-2 ACC
The Cavaliers are coming off a 2-1 comeback victory over No. 4 North Carolina on Friday. The win marked the first win over the Tar Heels since 2008.
In the match, Pablo Aguilar knotted the match in the 52^nd minute, before Wesley Wade scored the game winner in the 78^th minute.
The two second half goals were the 12^th and 13^th on the season for the Cavaliers. UVa has outscored opponents 13-4 in the second half.
Edward Opoku and Wade lead the Cavaliers with four goals each. Wade's four goals have come on only nine shots on goal.
Daniel Barir has assisted on four of the 20 goals scored on the season to lead the squad.
Virginia is 3-0-1 in their last four matches, outscoring opponents 7-1 during the span.
The Cavaliers have been strong at Klöckner Stadium this season, holding a 14-5 goal advantage.

UP NEXT

Radford returns to Cupp Stadium on Saturday for a homecoming matchup with Winthrop. The match is slated for a 7 p.m. start.

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