WOMEN’S LACROSSE SET FOR FIRST BIG SOUTH ROAD TEST

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RADFORD, Va. – The Radford women's lacrosse team takes to the road for the first time in Big South action, visiting Gardner-Webb for Wednesday's league clash in Boiling Springs, N.C. Opening draw is set for 5 p.m. from Spangler Stadium.

SETTING THE STAGE
- Location: Spangler Stadium (Boiling Springs, N.C.)
- Time: 5 p.m.
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HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS
The Highlanders (1-7, 0-1 Big South) are aiming for their first conference win in program history Wednesday evening. They were unable to keep up with defending Big South champion Winthrop in their last time out, falling 26-5 Saturday afternoon at Cupp Stadium.

Callie Bonnel recorded a team-best two goals in the loss. She scored both from free position. Emma Rogers continued her scoring streak, which is up to six straight games. She ranks second among Radford players in goals scored with 16. Rogers' 5.12 shots per game rank fifth in the league.

Gracie Peterson has found the back of the net a team-high 17 times. The Milton, Ga., native ranks 10^th in the Big South in goals per game.

Adrian Rius continues to lead the conference in draw controls per game (4.75). Meanwhile, Hannah Rosen holds the top mark for saves per game (12.00) and is second in ground balls per game (3.75).

As a team, RU is leading the league in shot percentage (.478) and saves per game (12.00).

SCOUTING GARDNER-WEBB
The Runnin' Bulldogs (2-7, 0-1 Big South) only have one year on Radford in terms of competition. They finished 1-16 in their inaugural season in 2015. Gardner-Webb's lone win came against Presbyterian in Big South play.

GWU has already exceeded that win total this season with wins over St. Francis (Pa.) and Kennesaw State.

Wednesday's game will be the final of five in a row at home for the Runnin' Bulldogs. Seven of their nine games this season have been at home.

Gardner-Webb ranks second in the Big South in ground balls per game (23.78) and saves per game (11.67). The team only attempts 16.78 shots per game, which rank last in the conference.

Alex Fusco is the top goal scorer for the Runnin' Bulldogs. She has deposited 20 on the season.

UP NEXT
Radford remains on the road for Saturday's Big South collision with Campbell in Buies Creek, N.C. Action gets underway at 12 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#15 Adrian Rius: A/MF; 5' 9"; Freshman

#25 Hannah Rosen: GK; 5' 5"; Freshman

#16 Gracie Peterson: A; 5' 6"; Freshman

#1 Callie Bonnel: MF; 5' 2"; Freshman

#14 Emma Rogers: A/MF; 5' 7"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#15 Adrian Rius
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: A/MF

#25 Hannah Rosen
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: GK

#16 Gracie Peterson
: 5' 6"; Freshman
: A

#1 Callie Bonnel
: 5' 2"; Freshman
: MF

#14 Emma Rogers
: 5' 7"; Freshman
: A/MF