Women’s Basketball Begins Final Homestand with Hampton
2/23/2022 1:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
RADFORD, Va. – The Big South regular season is in its final week and the Radford women's basketball program has just two games left before heading to Charlotte, N.C. for the conference tournament. The Highlanders start their final homestand of the week by hosting Hampton Thursday.
SETTING THE STAGE
Opponent: Hampton 11-14 (7-8 Big South)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center (Radford, Va.)
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SERIES HISTORY
Radford and Hampton have met 20 times with the first meeting dating all the way back to 1979. Hampton recently became members of the Big South, although is leaving for the Colonial this summer. Since joining the Big South Hampton owns the series edge by a slim 5-3 margin. When these two Commonwealth rivals meet up it's an almost guarantee for a high-intensity game.
Last season both of the meetings between the two squads came at Hampton. Radford took the second meeting by a score of 53-42 where Rachel LaLonde pulled down 10 rebounds and Kyanna Morgan went a perfect six for six from the free throw line.
SCOUTING THE LADY PIRATES
Hampton has fallen into a rut over their last four games owning just a 1-3 record during that stretch. The team played back-to-back games this past weekend on Saturday and Sunday facing North Carolina A&T and Longwood. Nylah Young continues to be the team's best offensive weapon night in and night out as she averages 15.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
BIRKHEAD CONTINUES TO HIT FROM DEEP
Bridget Birkhead continues to be Radford's premier threat from deep this season. Birkhead leads the team in three-pointers made with 58 so far, which also ranks top-five in the Big South. Birkhead is on a streak of five-straight games with 10 or more points totaling 67 over that span. Rebounds aren't particularly what Birkhead is known for, but she has also grabbed a team-best total in two of the last five games with 29 overall.
MORGAN'S BIG START
Kyanna Morgan got the starting nod for the Highlanders last Tuesday night against Hampton and took full advantage only missing a double-double by one point. Morgan's 10 rebounds against the Lady Pirates were a career high and her two made three-pointers played a crucial role in the Highlanders late comeback attempt. Morgan also played in a career-high 34 minutes, logging the most minutes played on the team Tuesday night.
FOLLOW RADFORD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
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.
SETTING THE STAGE
Opponent: Hampton 11-14 (7-8 Big South)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center (Radford, Va.)
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Watch Live on ESPN+
Listen Live With Tom Purvis on WRAD 103.5 FM
Get Updates with Live Stats
Get Tickets Here
SERIES HISTORY
Radford and Hampton have met 20 times with the first meeting dating all the way back to 1979. Hampton recently became members of the Big South, although is leaving for the Colonial this summer. Since joining the Big South Hampton owns the series edge by a slim 5-3 margin. When these two Commonwealth rivals meet up it's an almost guarantee for a high-intensity game.
Last season both of the meetings between the two squads came at Hampton. Radford took the second meeting by a score of 53-42 where Rachel LaLonde pulled down 10 rebounds and Kyanna Morgan went a perfect six for six from the free throw line.
SCOUTING THE LADY PIRATES
Hampton has fallen into a rut over their last four games owning just a 1-3 record during that stretch. The team played back-to-back games this past weekend on Saturday and Sunday facing North Carolina A&T and Longwood. Nylah Young continues to be the team's best offensive weapon night in and night out as she averages 15.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
BIRKHEAD CONTINUES TO HIT FROM DEEP
Bridget Birkhead continues to be Radford's premier threat from deep this season. Birkhead leads the team in three-pointers made with 58 so far, which also ranks top-five in the Big South. Birkhead is on a streak of five-straight games with 10 or more points totaling 67 over that span. Rebounds aren't particularly what Birkhead is known for, but she has also grabbed a team-best total in two of the last five games with 29 overall.
MORGAN'S BIG START
Kyanna Morgan got the starting nod for the Highlanders last Tuesday night against Hampton and took full advantage only missing a double-double by one point. Morgan's 10 rebounds against the Lady Pirates were a career high and her two made three-pointers played a crucial role in the Highlanders late comeback attempt. Morgan also played in a career-high 34 minutes, logging the most minutes played on the team Tuesday night.
FOLLOW RADFORD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
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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