RADFORD TRAVELS TO NO. 23 VIRGINIA TECH WEDNESDAY FOR NRV BATTLE

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SETTING THE STAGE

Radford had its seven-game winning streak snapped after being held under 30-percent from the field for the first time on the season as No. 19/23 Kentucky ended the Highlander streak with a 59-36 decision. The Highlanders will meet one of the hottest teams in the country and the only undefeated team remaining in the ACC in New River Valley foe No. 23 Virginia Tech. Radford looks to snap a six-game skid against the Hokies (11-0), while handing them their first loss of the season.
Radford's last win in the all-time series came on Nov. 10, 2006 in a 67-60 decision in Blacksburg.
Series: Virginia Tech, 25-9
Last meeting: Virginia Tech 47, Radford 40 (Dec. 21, 2015)
Game time: 1 p.m.
Cassell Coliseum | Blacksburg, Va.
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HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS

Record: 7-2
In its loss to Kentucky, Radford finished 14 for 53 from the field for a 26.4 shooting percentage, their lowest mark since the 2016 Big South Tournament semifinals against Liberty (29.6) on March 12, 2016.
The Highlanders were held to single-digits in the first three quarters, their first of the season.
Janayla White, Destinee Walker and Brittany Allen paced the Highlanders with six points each. Sydney Nunley and Rachael Ross contributed five points each off the bench.
The last time the Highlanders placed no players in double-figures came on March 18, 2015 in a WNIT first round matchup at East Carolina.
White finished with a game-high 11 rebounds, her 23rd career game with 10-plus rebounds. She now has grabbed 11 rebounds in three straight games.
The junior ranks second in the Big South with 8.5 rebounds per game. Having appeared in only six of Radford's nine games on the season, White has totaled 51 rebounds.
Walker was held to her lowest points total on the season in the loss to Kentucky. The sophomore has failed reached to double-figures in only two games this season.
Ranking fourth in the Big South with 13.9 points per game, she has tallied 125 points in nine games which is second most in the league.
Walker leads the conference with a 52.7 field-goal percentage, ranking 65^th in the country. The next closest player to Walker in field-goal percentage in the Big South is Charleston Southern's Ke'Asia Jackson with a 40.4 shooting clip.
Despite the 23-point loss to Kentucky, Radford held the Wildcats to a 34.9 field-goal percentage, the lowest mark by the Wildcats this season.
Radford's defense has held opponents to under 40-percent shooting in every game this season, including six games under 35-percent.
The Highlanders rank eighth nationally with a 32.3 field-goal percentage defense.
In addition to their field-goal percentage defense, Radford ranks inside the Top 20 in scoring defense, holding opposing teams to 53.2 points per game. Through nine games, opposing teams have only scored 60 or more points in two games.
Radford leads the Big South with 35 blocks, averaging 3.9 per contest. Three Highlanders rank inside the Big South's Top 10 in blocks. White is second with 1.5 per game, while Jayda Worthy and Nunley are tied for sixth with 0.9.
White has 117 career blocks, needing only two to move into a three-way tie for third all-time in Radford history.

SCOUTING VIRGINIA TECH

Record: 11-0
The Hokies are off to their best start since the 2005-06 season when they started 12-0.
Virginia Tech is fresh off a 92-87 overtime win against Auburn on Sunday, giving the Hokies their second win over an SEC opponent this season. The Hokies commanded a 77-73 lead with 20 seconds remaining, but several miscues allowed Auburn to force overtime after outscoring Virginia Tech 25-16 in the fourth quarter. In overtime, Virginia Tech used a 7-0 run to hold on for the victory.
The overtime win saw the Hokies place four in double-figures. Sidney Cook led the team with a 23-point effort on 9 of 13 shooting from the field. Vanessa Panousis finished with 20 points with 15 coming from behind the arc.
Two Hokies finished with double-doubles, while Chanette Hicks collected her first career double-double with 18 points and 13 assists. The 13 assists match a program record. Regan Magarity secured her fourth consecutive double-double with 12 points and 10 boards.
As a result of her effort, Hicks was named ACC Player of the Week for the second time this season, giving her three weekly honors in 2016.
Virginia Tech ranks seventh in the ACC and 42^nd in the country with 76.3 points per game. The Hokie defense ranks sixth in the conference and 56^th nationally with 57.5 points allowed per contest.
Despite ranking 11^th in the league with a 31.2 field-goal percentage from beyond the arc, Virginia Tech ranks 36^th in the country with 82 made 3-pointers and 55^th with 7.5 per contest.
The Hokies don't commit many fouls on defense, ranking second in the ACC with only 15.6 personal fouls committed per game.
Leading the Hokies and ranking eighth in the ACC, Hicks averages 16.9 points per game. The sophomore ranks 54^th nationally with 186 points.
Hicks' quick hands have guided her to becoming the best thief in the country. She leads the country with 52 steals and 4.73 steals per contest.
Altogether, Virginia Tech sport four players averaging double-digits on the season. Cook (14.9), Magarity (12.6) and Panousis (10.5) follow Hicks.
Samantha Hill is not far behind in giving the Hokies five players in double-figures. Hill is averaging 9.6 points per game.
Virginia Tech relies heavily on its five starters as their bench is only responsible for 129 of the 839 points scored through 11 games.
The Hokies have dominated the second half to start the season, outscoring opponents 443-307 in the third and fourth quarters.
Eight of Virginia Tech's 11 games this season have come in Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies are averaging 76.1 points per game at home with opponents only managing 52.6 per game.

UP NEXT

Radford will take a break for the holiday season, returning to action on Dec. 31 against NCAA Division II Concord.
The New Year's Eve special is slated for a 2 p.m. tip.
The Highlanders own a 7-0 edge in the all-time series.
Radford won the last meeting 92-36 on Dec. 12, 2015.

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Players Mentioned

#12 Brittany Allen: G; 5' 7"; Redshirt Sophomore

#50 Sydney Nunley: C; 6' 4"; Sophomore

#13 Rachael Ross: C; 6' 2"; Redshirt Senior

#10 Destinee Walker: G/F; 5' 11"; Sophomore

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

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

Players Mentioned

#12 Brittany Allen
: 5' 7"; Redshirt Sophomore
: G

#50 Sydney Nunley
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: C

#13 Rachael Ross
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Senior
: C

#10 Destinee Walker
: 5' 11"; Sophomore
: G/F

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

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