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Tim Cowie
70
Winner Radford RAD 4-1
54
UNC Greensboro UNCG 4-4
Winner
Radford RAD
4-1
70
Final
54
UNC Greensboro UNCG
4-4
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Radford RAD 16 15 20 19 70
UNC Greensboro UNCG 7 9 21 17 54

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

RADFORD PLACES FOUR IN DOUBLE-FIGURES WITH 70-54 WIN OVER UNCG



GAME INFORMATION
  • Score: Radford 70, UNC Greensboro 54
  • Records: Highlanders (4-1) | Spartans (4-4)
  • Location: Fleming Gym | Greensboro, N.C.  
 
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Radford placed four players in double-figures, while Destinee Walker poured in a career-high 20 points to go along with 10 rebounds for her second double-double on the season as the Highlanders cruised to their four-straight win with a 70-54 decision over UNC Greensboro.
 
Radford jumped out to an early 9-2 on three straight 3-pointers by Destinee Walker and Claudia Quevedo. Walker's first 3-pointer came at the 8:21 mark, while Jen Falconer found Walker on the left side of the perimeter at the 6:04 mark.
 
Almost one minute later, Falconer pushed the ball up the right side of the court, finding Quevedo for a transition 3-pointer to give the Highlanders a seven-point lead with 5:16 remaining in the opening quarter.
 
The Highlanders closed out the first quarter with a strong showing as Quevedo and the Radford defense forced a turnover, leading Jayda Worthy to a transition three-point play. After sinking the free throw, Worthy collected a second chance basket on Radford's next offensive possession, giving the junior five straight points as the Highlanders ended the quarter with a 16-7 edge.
 
In the second quarter, Sydney Nunley (6) and Worthy (7) combined for Radford's first 13 points. Nunley outscored UNC Greensboro 6-2 in a 2:10 span in the quarter as the sophomore knocked down back-to-back jumpers to give the Highlanders a 24-10 lead with 6:37 remaining in the first half.
 
Worthy added five points and Walker contributed two free throws as the Highlanders went into the locker room with a commanding 31-16 halftime lead.
 
In the first half, Worthy paced all scorers with 12 points on 5 of 8 shooting from the field. Radford shot a blistering 45.8 percent in the first half, while the Highlander defense held the Spartans to 24 percent shooting.
 
Radford built its lead to 19 in the third quarter as Falconer found a wide open Quevedo in the corner for her second 3-pointer, giving the Highlanders a 38-19 lead early in the second half.
 
UNC Greensboro slowly chipped into the Radford lead, ending the third quarter on a 9-5 run, trailing 51-37. Khiana Johnson prevented the Spartans from making a run to end the quarter with five of her 10 second half points.
 
The Spartans opened the final quarter with five straight points, cutting the Highlander lead to 51-42 as nine points would be the closest they would get within Radford as the Highlanders would go on an 8-2 run.
 
The 8-2 run was highlighted by two 3-pointers from Falconer and Quevedo, while Walker finished off an offensive rebound putback.
 
Radford demised what comeback attempt UNC Greensboro mustered as the Highlanders finished the fourth quarter with three 3-pointers and four straight free throws from Falconer to collect their fourth consecutive win with a 70-54 decision.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • With the win, Radford is off to a 4-1 start for the first time since 2011-2012.  
  • The win gives Radford three in a row over UNC Greensboro
  • Destinee Walker has scored double-digits in the first five games to start the season, finishing with her first 20-point performance.
  • Walker poured in 12 points in the second half on 6 of 7 shooting to finish the night 8 for 12.
  • The sophomore pulled down 10 rebounds, giving her 26 in the last two games.
  • She now has consecutive double-doubles.
  • Radford placed four players in double figures for the first time since the Big South Tournament on March 11, 2016.
  • Jayda Worthy (12), Sydney Nunley (10) and Khiana Johnson (10) rounded out the Highlanders in double-digits.
  • All 12 of Worthy's points came in the first half, while all 10 of Johnson's points came in the second half.
  • Nunley's career high in points came on 4 of 8 shooting, while finishing with seven rebounds.
  • Jen Falconer and Worthy led the Highlanders with four assists each.
  • Radford finished the contest 26 of 53 from the foor for 49.1 field goal percentage, narrowly missing shooting 50 percent from the first time since Dec. 12, 2015.
  • The Highlanders made a season-high eight 3-pointers with five coming in the second half.
  • Radford controlled the boards, finishing with a 35-27 edge.
  • Grabbing 10 offensive rebounds, Radford scored 14 second chance points.
  • The two teams scored 58 points in the paint with Radford tallying 30 points.

QUOTABLE
  • "Tonight was a great road win for us. I thought our ladies did an outstanding job with their focus to start the game and with our defensive game plan. I'm really encouraged by several things this team did against UNC Greensboro tonight. Everyone contributed and did a nice job with preparation." ~ Radford head coach Mike McGuire

UP NEXT
  • Radford continues their tour of the Tar Heel State with a Sunday matchup against Appalachian State.
  • Action is slated for 2 p.m.
  • The Mountaineers hold a 11-8 advantage in the all-time series.
  • Radford won the last matchup in 68-67 decision on Nov. 30, 2014 in Boone, N.C.
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