Highladers' Offense Stifled In Loss To Gardner-Webb

Thursday, February 9

Radford, Va.

7:00 PM

Radford University

16-10,10-3Big South

Gardner-Webb

14-11,9-4Big South

Team	1	2	F
Gardner-Webb	26	35	61
Radford	23	25	48

Photo by: Lillie Ruble

Highladers' Offense Stifled In Loss To Gardner-Webb

2/9/2023 9:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

RADFORD, Va. – The Radford men's basketball team simply couldn't get shots to fall as it's nine-game winning streak came to an end with a 61-48 loss to Gardner-Webb on Thursday night.

Highlander Nation showed up yet again as more than 2,000 fans filled Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center and gave Radford a strong home court advantage. Unfortunately, the Runnin' Bulldogs have the Highlanders' number here, winning five straight games in the New River Valley.

Radford drops to 16-10 overall and 10-3 in Big South play while GWU jumps to 14-11 on the season and 9-4 against conference competition.

The most important stat of the night is Radford's shooting percentages: 32.2% (19-59) from the field, 18.8% (3-16) from three, and 50.0% (7-14) at the free throw line. The Highlanders made just eight shots in the first half and 11 in the second half, making it nearly impossible for the comeback bid to take shape.

Josiah Jeffers knocked down a jumper right before halftime to pull within one possession at 26-23 during halftime and then Bryan Antoine's finger roll layup made it a one point game early in the second half.

The Runnin' Bulldogs took control from then on out, putting together a 14-0 run to go way in front. The visitors' lead grew to as many as 18 points with just 2:31 left and they cruised to a win.

Bryan Antoine led all players with 16 points 6-of-10 shooting. Anthony Selden paced GWU with 14 of his own.

UP NEXT
Radford hits the road on Saturday to face off with the Charleston Southern Bucs with tip set for 5:30 pm. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

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