Sunday, December 8
Clemson, SC
2:00 PM
Radford University
1-8,0-0Big South
48
at
74
Clemson
6-3,0-0ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 48 |
| Clemson | 17 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 74 |
Photo by: Rob Simmons
Strong Start Not Enough as Women’s Basketball Falls at Clemson
12/8/2024 4:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Radford women's basketball program fought hard early in a meeting with Clemson Sunday, but a rough second quarter paved the way for Clemson to pull out the 74-48 final.
KEY STATS
PLAY BY PLAY
The Highlanders came into Sunday's game with a strong energy especially on the defensive end. Cate Carlson had the first points of the day, giving Radford a 2-0 lead. Radford wouldn't allow a made shot from the floor by Clemson until the 4:53 mark allowing Joi Williams and Traylor-Walker to score some buckets and keep Radford ahead.
A three and layup by Traylor-Walker had Radford up 11-7, but Clemson responded with a 10-0 run. A three by Firebaugh kept things close, however, as Radford trailed just 17-14 after ten minutes. To start the second, Adriana Shipp-Davis joined in on the scoring with a three of her own that tied the game.
The Highlanders would suffer a long scoring drought, but the defense kept things close at 26-20 with four minutes left in the half. Clemson's biggest scoring run of the day closed the half as a 14-1 Tigers run made it a lopsided 40-22 halftime score.
The Highlanders were able to put that run behind them to keep the final to quarters closer in the score column. Traylor-Walker continued to find success in the paint scoring six straight points for Radford to open the second half. Firebaugh also added an eight-point swing of her own with two threes and a pair of free throws as Radford trailed 63-38 headed into the fourth.
The defense locked things down in the fourth holding Clemson to a game-low 11 points. Kirah Dandridge earned her first points of the game with a three while Kirby Brown ignited a late run with four straight points for the Highlanders, her most in a single game this season. Clemson would hold on, however, sealing the 74-48 final.
AROUND THE BIG SOUTH
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will have some time off before their next contest as they stick to the road. Radford visits ETSU on Friday, December 13th for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPN+.
Follow Women's Basketball on Social Media
For more information on the Radford women's basketball team, follow @Radford_WBB on X and Instagram or Radford Women's Basketball on Facebook.
KEY STATS
- Redshirt freshman Adelyn Traylor-Walker had a career day against the Tigers leading the team with 15 points.
- Makayla Firebaugh also had a strong shooting day hitting three three-pointers for 14 points.
- Radford's 16 turnovers were a low against a power foe this season as the team also forced 15 Clemson turnovers.
- Radford's eight fouls are also a by-far season low, beating their previous low of 17 at Norfolk State.
PLAY BY PLAY
The Highlanders came into Sunday's game with a strong energy especially on the defensive end. Cate Carlson had the first points of the day, giving Radford a 2-0 lead. Radford wouldn't allow a made shot from the floor by Clemson until the 4:53 mark allowing Joi Williams and Traylor-Walker to score some buckets and keep Radford ahead.
A three and layup by Traylor-Walker had Radford up 11-7, but Clemson responded with a 10-0 run. A three by Firebaugh kept things close, however, as Radford trailed just 17-14 after ten minutes. To start the second, Adriana Shipp-Davis joined in on the scoring with a three of her own that tied the game.
The Highlanders would suffer a long scoring drought, but the defense kept things close at 26-20 with four minutes left in the half. Clemson's biggest scoring run of the day closed the half as a 14-1 Tigers run made it a lopsided 40-22 halftime score.
The Highlanders were able to put that run behind them to keep the final to quarters closer in the score column. Traylor-Walker continued to find success in the paint scoring six straight points for Radford to open the second half. Firebaugh also added an eight-point swing of her own with two threes and a pair of free throws as Radford trailed 63-38 headed into the fourth.
The defense locked things down in the fourth holding Clemson to a game-low 11 points. Kirah Dandridge earned her first points of the game with a three while Kirby Brown ignited a late run with four straight points for the Highlanders, her most in a single game this season. Clemson would hold on, however, sealing the 74-48 final.
AROUND THE BIG SOUTH
- Charleston Southern fell in a tough final 42-58 at Furman.
- Longwood looks to improve their win streak to three when they host McNeese at 3:30 p.m.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will have some time off before their next contest as they stick to the road. Radford visits ETSU on Friday, December 13th for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPN+.
Follow Women's Basketball on Social Media
For more information on the Radford women's basketball team, follow @Radford_WBB on X and Instagram or Radford Women's Basketball on Facebook.
Team Stats
Rad
CU
FG%
.306
.500
3FG%
.368
.393
FT%
.611
.700
RB
27
40
TO
16
16
STL
5
11
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
4
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's BasketballG/F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
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