RADFORD NOTCHES 61-50 COMEBACK WIN OVER CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

Saturday, February 13

Charleston, S.C.

2:00 PM

Radford University

13-11, 9-6

Charleston Southern

11-13, 6-9

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Radford	6	15	18	22	61
Charleston So.	17	14	12	7	50

RADFORD NOTCHES 61-50 COMEBACK WIN OVER CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

2/13/2016 5:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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GAME INFORMATION

Score: Radford 61, Charleston Southern 50
Records: Radford (13-11, 9-6 Big South) | Charleston Southern (11-13, 6-9 Big South)
Location: Buc Dome | Charleston, S.C.

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Radford outscored Charleston Southern 40-19 in the second half to cap off a 61-50 comeback victory in Big South action, Saturday afternoon. The victory marked the second comeback win on the week for the Highlanders.

Janayla White led three Highlanders in double-figures with a 17-point and 10-rebound effort. Jayda Worthy followed with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Gaby Gilmore finished with 10 points.

Trailing 31-21 at halftime, the Highlanders came out of the locker room on a mission. RU opened the third quarter on a 12-6 run, as a Gilmore free throw cut the Bucs lead to 37-33 with 5:51 remaining in the quarter.

An Alyssa Mann steal and layup gave Charleston Southern a 45-39 lead to start the fourth quarter. Radford would answer as Alexis Jackson drilled a 3-pointer from the right wing and White followed with a layup, pulling the Highlanders within 45-44 of the Bucs with 8:10 remaining in regulation.

Gilmore's fourth assist of the contest found Worthy for a wide-open jumper at the free-throw line, giving RU a 46-45 lead at the 7:22 mark in the final stanza.

After taking its first lead since the 6:04 mark in the first quarter, Radford kept rolling, scoring six straight points as a Gilmore steal and layup gave RU a 52-45 lead. The run saw White score four of her eight fourth-quarter points.

Radford went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line in the final minutes, sealing a 61-50 comeback victory over Charleston Southern.

The Highlanders return to action on Tuesday, traveling to first place UNC Asheville for a Big South matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for a 7 p.m. inside the Kimmel Arena.

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INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Janayla White finished with her eighth double-double on the season, marking her first since Jan. 30. White finished 5 for 7 from the floor and 7 of 10 from the free-throw line.
Gaby Gilmore filled up the stat sheet, finishing with 10 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds.
Jayda Worthy finished 7 for 8 from the charity stripe; her seven makes are a career high.
The Highlanders placed three players in double-figure rebounds for the first time since Nov. 11, 2013.
Radford controlled the rebound advantage, 47-33, grabbing 16 offensive rebounds. RU scored 17 points on offensive rebounds.
Lydia Rivers finished with 10 rebounds, giving her eight games of 10-plus on the season.
The Highlanders converted 25 of 33 from the free-throw line. The 25 made free throws are a season high for RU.
Both teams combined for 47 turnovers, scoring 30 points off turnovers.
Alyssa Mann paced the Bucs with 14 points.
Charleston Southern opened the game on a 17-2 run, controlling a 17-6 lead in the first quarter.

QUOTABLE
"I thought the game changed when we went to our halfcourt trap. The momentum switched and gave us life. It was a hard-fought and physical conference road win for us. This makes two games in a row that we have had really solid fourth quarters. Our players responded and stepped up. They gave no excuses after the first quarter. This group is going to battle and find a way to win." ~ Radford head coach, Mike McGuire