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RADFORD TO HONOR SIX SENIORS IN SATURDAY'S CONTEST



MATCH INFORMATION
  • Date: October 29, 2016
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • Location: Cupp Stadium (Radford, Va.)
  • Ranking: 34th in NSCAA Poll
  • Live Video
  • Live Stats
 
SETTING THE STAGE
  • Radford brings a three-match winning streak and a 5-0-1 mark over Campbell since they rejoined the Big South in 2011.
  • In the winning streak, Radford has outscored the Camels 7-2
  • The all-time series is knotted at 14-14-3.
  • Radford will honor six seniors in a pregame ceremony for their achievements in a Highlander kit. Gabriel Amba, Zachary Turk, Aitor Pouseu Blanco, Bismark Amofah, Jo Vetle Rimstad and Garland Smith will be honored before the match.
 
HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS
  • Record: 11-3-1, 5-1-0 Big South
  • Radford got back in the win column with their seventh shutout of the 2016 season, defeating Longwood 1-0.
  • The shutout is the fourth in Big South play.
  • In the win, Kieran Roberts tallied his third goal in the last five matches with goal in the 26th minute.
  • Roberts' goal came off a Fraser Colmer free kick from just in front of the right side of the box, the assist is Colmer's second of the season.
  • The game winning goal ties Roberts with Sivert Daehlie for the team lead with four goals.
  • With the shutout, Aitor Pouseu Blanco moves into sole possession of second place with 22 career shutouts.
  • Pouseu Blanco only needs two shutouts to match the Big South all-time record.
 
SCOUTING CAMPBELL
  • Record: 5-9-0, 2-4-0 Big South
  • The Camels have dropped four matches in a row, including two in league play.
  • In the skid, the Camels have been outscored 8-3.
  • Campbell's last win came on Oct. 7 in a 2-1 decision over UNC Asheville.
  • Eleven different Camels have tallied a goal this season.
  • Gabe Parrish leads the squad with five goals, ranking tied for ninth in the conference.
  • Campbell ranks last in the league in shots taken with 135, averaging 9.6 per match.
  • In 14 matches this season, Campbell has been outscored 30-21, including 18-8 in the second half.
 
UP NEXT
  • Radford will close out the regular season with a Nov. 2 matchup at UNC Asheville.
  • Action is slated for a 7 p.m. start.

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Players Mentioned

Gabriel Amba

#16 Gabriel Amba

MF
6' 0"
Redshirt Junior
Bismark Amofah

#6 Bismark Amofah

D
5' 9"
Senior
Fraser Colmer

#3 Fraser Colmer

D
6' 0"
Junior
Brookfield Community
Sivert Daehlie

#10 Sivert Daehlie

F
6' 0"
Sophomore
Aitor Pouseu Blanco

#1 Aitor Pouseu Blanco

GK
6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
Kieran Roberts

#7 Kieran Roberts

F
6' 0"
Redshirt Sophomore
Garland Smith

#17 Garland Smith

F
5' 9"
Senior
Zachary Turk

#25 Zachary Turk

MF
5' 9"
Redshirt Junior
Jo Vetle Rimstad

#4 Jo Vetle Rimstad

D
6' 2"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Gabriel Amba

#16 Gabriel Amba

6' 0"
Redshirt Junior
MF
Bismark Amofah

#6 Bismark Amofah

5' 9"
Senior
D
Fraser Colmer

#3 Fraser Colmer

6' 0"
Junior
Brookfield Community
D
Sivert Daehlie

#10 Sivert Daehlie

6' 0"
Sophomore
F
Aitor Pouseu Blanco

#1 Aitor Pouseu Blanco

6' 3"
Redshirt Junior
GK
Kieran Roberts

#7 Kieran Roberts

6' 0"
Redshirt Sophomore
F
Garland Smith

#17 Garland Smith

5' 9"
Senior
F
Zachary Turk

#25 Zachary Turk

5' 9"
Redshirt Junior
MF
Jo Vetle Rimstad

#4 Jo Vetle Rimstad

6' 2"
Senior
D