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Women’s Basketball Opens February with Rematch Against Presbyterian Wednesday

RADFORD, Va. – The Radford women's basketball program sticks to the home court to open the month of February with a pivotal battle against Presbyterian this Wednesday, February 1st with a 7:00 p.m. tip.

SETTING THE STAGE
Opponent: Presbyterian (9-12, 5-5 Big South)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center (Radford, Va.)

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SERIES HISTORY
The Highlanders and Blue Hose have met 33 times over the last 15 years with Radford leading the series 24-9. Presbyterian, however, has won the last three meetings including a game earlier this season in Clinton, S.C. In that game the Blue Hose pulled away thanks to premier shooting from beyond the arc and 22 free throw opportunities. Ashlyn Traylor netted 20 points in the contest while Rachel LaLonde and Vanessa Blake also finished in double figures combining for 28 points.
                                  
SCOUTING THE BLUE HOSE
Presbyterian enters Wednesday's meeting looking to get back to their winning ways. After starting the conference slate 3-1, the Blue Hose have only posted a 2-4 record since then with both of those wins coming at home. On the road, Presbyterian owns just one win inside the conference which came at Charleston Southern similar to Radford.

Presbyterian boasts the best three-point shooting offense in the conference and also ranks second in overall shooting. Shooting 35% from three on the season, the Blue Hose are led by Mara Neira, Tilda Sjokvist and Aubrie Kierscht who all have over 30 made three-pointers on the season. Bryanna Brady, the fifth-year senior, leads the conference in shooting percentage and averages 13 ppg.
 
SEEING DOUBLE-DOUBLES
Last Saturday Rachel LaLonde and Ashlyn Traylor both secured double-doubles, the first time this season the team had a pair of those on the same night. LaLonde and Traylor lead the team in scoring and rebounding so it's only fitting the pair have combined for all eight of the team's double-doubles this season. Against USC Upstate, LaLonde finished with 12 points and 16 rebounds while Traylor finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

TRAYLOR MAKES HISTORY
Radford freshman Ashlyn Traylor set a program record this week by earning her fifth freshman of the week award. The previous record sat at four which she tied just one week ago as Traylor shows no signs of slowing down. The Franklin, Ind. native now has 272 points, 42 steals, 68 assists and 139 rebounds to her name in her debut season.

DEFENDING DEDMON
While the Highlanders have had their struggles on the road this season, the friendly confines of the Dedmon Center have been kind. Radford has defended the home court to the tune of a 7-3 record this season. At home, Presbyterian is also 7-3 and have had their struggles on the road posting a 2-9 record away from Clinton, S.C. With both teams tied in the Big South standings, Wednesday is set to give either team a pivotal edge headed into the final stretch of the season.

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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Players Mentioned

Vanessa Blake

#14 Vanessa Blake

C
6' 2"
Sophomore
Rachel LaLonde

#0 Rachel LaLonde

F
6' 1"
Senior
Ashlyn Traylor-Walker

#11 Ashlyn Traylor-Walker

G
5' 8"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Vanessa Blake

#14 Vanessa Blake

6' 2"
Sophomore
C
Rachel LaLonde

#0 Rachel LaLonde

6' 1"
Senior
F
Ashlyn Traylor-Walker

#11 Ashlyn Traylor-Walker

5' 8"
Freshman
G