Women's Basketball 2/16/2022 3:00:00 PM

Women’s Basketball Hosts Winthrop Thursday Night

RADFORD, Va. – The Radford women's basketball program will look to build some momentum Thursday night coming off a win as they host Winthrop for a 6 p.m. tip.

SETTING THE STAGE
Opponent: Winthrop 5-19 (3-10 Big South)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center (Radford, Va.)

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SERIES HISTORY
Radford and Winthrop have a lopsided history with each as the Highlanders own a 65-17 series edge in the 82 total meetings over the years. Radford had an 11-game winning streak over Winthrop snapped last season, though, on the road in overtime. In the two road games for the Highlanders at the Eagles last season, the team saw a balanced attack where current players such as Rachel LaLonde, Destinee Marshall, Bryonna McClean, Ashley Tudor and Taiye Johnson all got in on the scoring.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Winthrop is a much-improved team compared to earlier this season as they come in winners of three of their last seven games. The Eagles have claimed victories over UNC Asheville, Presbyterian and most recently on the road at Charleston Southern. The Eagles got 13 points each from Myra Strickland and Luka Malinka last Tuesday night in their 56-43 win.

J'Mani Ingram normally leads the team in scoring at 11.4 points per game and has also pulled down over 100 rebounds this season. The Eagles have had massive issues with turning the ball over this season averaging over 20 a game. Three-point shooting has also been a weakness at under 25% on the season, but overall the team has shot at a decent 37% clip this season.

WILLIAMS' SERVES A 4 FOR 4
Carmen Williams shined in Radford's win over UNC Asheville Tuesday night. The freshman hit her first four three-pointers of the game which led her to a career-high 16 points in just 25 minutes of play. February has been a fun month for the Voorhees, N.J. native as she has totaled 64 points this month and has finished with double-digit point totals over the last two games.

MARSHALL SHOWS OFF IN ALMOST DOUBLE-DOUBLE
Marshall was about as efficient as it gets Tuesday night against UNC Asheville. Marshall dropped 11 points on the Bulldogs while also showcasing masterful distribution with eight assists, the most any Radford player has dished out this season. Marshall has started the last three games for the Highlanders and has 16 assists over that span and 17 points. Despite missing some games, Marshall is right up there amongst the team leaders in assists with 37 this season.

ICYMI BIG SOUTH SCHEDULE CHANGES
Radford has had two games against Winthrop and Hampton postponed. Radford's previously scheduled home match with Winthrop is now on February 17th at 6 p.m. The previously scheduled game at home against Hampton also has a reschedule date set for February 24th at 6 p.m.

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To follow the Radford women's basketball team throughout the season, visit RadfordAthletics.com, follow @Radford_WBB on Twitter, 'radford_wbb' Instagram or Radford Women's Basketball on Facebook.

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Players Mentioned

#30 Taiye Johnson: C; 6' 5"; Sophomore

#0 Rachel LaLonde: F; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#12 Bryonna McClean: G; 5' 9"; Junior

#1 Destinee Marshall: G; 5' 5"; Freshman

#22 Ashley Tudor: G; 5' 11"; Freshman

#23 Carmen Williams: G; 5' 11"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#30 Taiye Johnson
: 6' 5"; Sophomore
: C

#0 Rachel LaLonde
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: F

#12 Bryonna McClean
: 5' 9"; Junior
: G

#1 Destinee Marshall
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: G

#22 Ashley Tudor
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: G

#23 Carmen Williams
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: G