Women's Basketball 2/18/2022 4:00:00 PM

Women’s Basketball Makes Return Trip to Winthrop

RADFORD, Va. – The Radford women's basketball program will make a return trip to Winthrop this Saturday after a home victory over the Eagles just this past Thursday night.

SETTING THE STAGE
Opponent: Winthrop 5-20 (3-11 Big South)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Winthrop Coliseum (Rock Hill, S.C.)

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SERIES HISTORY
Radford and Winthrop have a lopsided history with each as the Highlanders own a 66-17 series edge in the 83 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 eight 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 11.1 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.

JOHNSON AND MORGAN COMBINE FOR 18
Kyanna Morgan and Taiye Johnson played a large role in Radford's pull-away victory over Winthrop last Thursday night combining for 18 points (nine each). Morgan went on a tear in the second half with three three-pointers that tied a career-high in makes from deep for the sophomore. Johnson saw limited action in just 11 minutes but made the most out of it with her nine points and one block. Johnson also pulled down four rebounds in the game as she provided some big minutes off the bench for Radford.

BIG TIME STRETCH
Radford is currently in the midst of a stretch where the team is scheduled to play nine games in just 20 days due to multiple covid-related reschedules from earlier in the season. Due to that, the Highlanders have utilized their minutes well over the last week with most players seeing at least 10 minutes of action. Freshman Carmen Williams has stepped up big in the points department for the Highlanders while Ashley Tudor, Johnson and Morgan have provided crucial minutes off the bench in Radford's last two wins.

ICYMI BIG SOUTH SCHEDULE CHANGES
Radford has had their game against Hampton postponed and rescheduled. 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

#24 Kyanna Morgan: G; 5' 10"; 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

#24 Kyanna Morgan
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: G

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