Men's Basketball 2/24/2023 10:56:00 AM

Highlanders Host Campbell For Regular Season Finale & Senior Day on Saturday

RADFORD, Va. – The final home game of the 2022-23 season has arrived as the Radford men's basketball hosts Campbell on Senior Day.

SETTING THE STAGE
Opponent: Campbell Fighting Camels (13-16, 8-9 Big South)
Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center (Radford, Va.)

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SERIES HISTORY
Including their win in the first meeting this season, the Highlanders own a 28-22 record all-time against Campbell. Radford has won back-to-back games against the Fighting Camels now.

Coming into play on Saturday is Radford's home record against CU, which is a strong 15-7.

Back on Jan. 18, Justin Archer led the Highlanders to a 63-55 victory with a big 15-point, 12-rebound double-double. Madiaw Niang just barely missed a double-double of his own, posting 10 points and nine boards.

Anthony Dell'Orso went off for 18 points and six rebounds to pace the Camels while Devon Dunn knocked down six triples for 18 points of his own.

SCOUTING THE CAMELS
Alternating wins and losses for most of conference play, the Fighting Camels are squarely in the middle of the pack of the Big South and will be either the #6 or #7 seed come tourney time.

Likely an All-Conference selection, Ricky Clemons is still the player to watch on this squad as he averages a team-high 13.8 points per game on 50.4% shooting. His 101 assists also lead the team and rank fifth in the league. Anthony Dell'Orso (11.7), Jay Pal (11.7), and Jesus Carralero (10.6) provide a scoring punch as well, contributing to Campbell's 69.5 points per game team average.

One major Achilles heel for CU is its rebounding, which ranks dead last in the Big South and 320^th in the nation at just 31.5 per game. They combat it by getting to the line in excess, averaging 20.2 free throw attempts per game which is amongst the top 75 teams in the country.

SENIOR DAY CELEBRATION
Prior to the game, seven members of the Radford men's basketball program will be honored as part of a Senior Day ceremony. Each of the following Highlanders is set to graduate from Radford University, although some may still have athletic eligibility left: Manager Luke Johnson, Madiaw Niang, Onyebuchi Ezeakudo, Souleymane Koureissi, Bryan Antoine, Josiah Jeffers, Shaquan Jules.

BIG SOUTH TOURNAMENT
The 2023 Big South Championships are set to begin next Wednesday, March 1^st at Bojangles Coliseum. Radford has officially clinched the #3 seed and a first round bye, meaning their first postseason game will take place on Friday, March 3^rd at 8 pm. Tickets are available now at RadfordTickets.com.

FOLLOW RADFORD MEN'S BASKETBALL
To follow the Radford men's basketball team throughout the season, visit RadfordAthletics.com, follow @RadfordHoops on Twitter, 'radfordhoops' Instagram or Radford Men's Basketball on Facebook.

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