Saturday, February 24
Farmville, VA
7:00 PM
Radford University
11-17,7-7Big South
45
at
66
Longwood
8-19,5-9Big South
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 5 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 45 |
| Longwood | 13 | 14 | 23 | 16 | 66 |
Photo by: Rob Simmons
Women’s Basketball Falls at Longwood
2/24/2024 9:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
RADFORD, Va. – The Radford women's basketball program fell in a tough one Saturday night at Longwood as the offense never quite found its groove in a 66-45 loss.
Radford couldn't get the start it wanted in Saturday's game as the Highlanders were held scoreless over the first eight minutes of action. Despite that, the Highlanders defense held the Lancers to just eight points, so it was only an 8-2 deficit when Pa'Shence Traylor-Walker broke the ice.
Ashlyn Traylor-Walker would get an and-one to fall before the quarter ended, but Radford faced a 13-5 deficit head into the second quarter. Ellie Taylor began the second with back-to-back makes for Radford to try and get the offense moving.
An Olivia Wagner three and Hanner layup pulled Radford within 18-14. The rest of the Highlanders offense came from the free throw line before halftime with six makes, but a Longwood half court buzzer beater gave the Lancers a 27-20 lead at the break.
The Lancers came out of the break hot on a 10-3 run that allowed the lead to balloon. The Highlanders continued to shoot well from the free throw line, but the Lancers pulled away through multiple caused turnovers for a 50-30 lead headed into the fourth quarter.
As they've done all season, Radford dug deep for the final frame. Longwood would not score for five straight minutes allowing Radford to go on a 9-0 run and pull things close. Joi Williams came alive for five points to help lead the charge.
Radford's offense went cold after the six-minute stretch, however, allowing the Lancers to pull away and preserve their lead. Longwood would get its last six of ten points from the free throw line to finish the 66-45 final.
NOTABLES
UP NEXT
The final week of the regular season is upon the Highlanders with the final home and road games of the season. Radford starts the week at home with a pivotal meeting against Charleston Southern on Wednesday, February 28th at 7 p.m.
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For more information on the Radford women's basketball team, follow @Radford_WBB on Twitter and Instagram or Radford Women's Basketball on Facebook.
Radford couldn't get the start it wanted in Saturday's game as the Highlanders were held scoreless over the first eight minutes of action. Despite that, the Highlanders defense held the Lancers to just eight points, so it was only an 8-2 deficit when Pa'Shence Traylor-Walker broke the ice.
Ashlyn Traylor-Walker would get an and-one to fall before the quarter ended, but Radford faced a 13-5 deficit head into the second quarter. Ellie Taylor began the second with back-to-back makes for Radford to try and get the offense moving.
An Olivia Wagner three and Hanner layup pulled Radford within 18-14. The rest of the Highlanders offense came from the free throw line before halftime with six makes, but a Longwood half court buzzer beater gave the Lancers a 27-20 lead at the break.
The Lancers came out of the break hot on a 10-3 run that allowed the lead to balloon. The Highlanders continued to shoot well from the free throw line, but the Lancers pulled away through multiple caused turnovers for a 50-30 lead headed into the fourth quarter.
As they've done all season, Radford dug deep for the final frame. Longwood would not score for five straight minutes allowing Radford to go on a 9-0 run and pull things close. Joi Williams came alive for five points to help lead the charge.
Radford's offense went cold after the six-minute stretch, however, allowing the Lancers to pull away and preserve their lead. Longwood would get its last six of ten points from the free throw line to finish the 66-45 final.
NOTABLES
- Hanner continues to be a menace on the boards just missing another double digit performance tonight with nine.
- Williams' last two road games have included strong showings for the freshman as she's combined for 18 points at Winthrop and tonight at Longwood.
- The Highlanders' 25 turnovers are a conference season-high with the Lancers amassing 18 steals, a Big South opponent high.
UP NEXT
The final week of the regular season is upon the Highlanders with the final home and road games of the season. Radford starts the week at home with a pivotal meeting against Charleston Southern on Wednesday, February 28th at 7 p.m.
Follow Women's Basketball on Social Media
For more information on the Radford women's basketball team, follow @Radford_WBB on Twitter and Instagram or Radford Women's Basketball on Facebook.
Team Stats
Rad
LWU
FG%
.275
.431
3FG%
.053
.333
FT%
.696
.714
RB
32
42
TO
25
22
STL
4
18
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
5
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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