ROCK HILL, S.C.— Winthrop women's basketball will host Radford Saturday at the Winthrop Coliseum. Tip off is set for 4 p.m.
| Game 27 |
Winthrop (11-15, 8-9 Big South) vs. Radford (14-12, 12-5 Big South) |
| Date |
Saturday, February 29, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location |
Rock Hill, S.C. | Winthrop Coliseum |
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| Game Notes |
Winthrop |
LAST TIME OUT
The last time the Eagles and Highlanders met, Winthrop was narrowly defeated, 54-53.
Kem Nwabudu led the offensive efforts with 20 points, while
Jah'Che Whitfield contributed 16 of her own. A high-scoring third quarter erased a nine point deficit for the Eagles and made it a one point game with 10 minutes to play. As time expired, Whitfield missed a 3-pointer that would've given the Eagles the win. Sydney Nunley recorded an 18-point, 13-rebound double-double in the win, with Khiana Johnson recording 15 points for Radford.
WINTHROP
The Eagles enter Saturday's matchup coming off a 63-60 win at Longwood on Tuesday, earning their 11
th win of the season, the most under head coach Lynette Woodard. The offensive efforts were led by freshman
Myra Strickland, who notched a career-high 17 points and tied the game at 60 all with 55 seconds on the clock. The Whitfield sisters, Destinee and Jah'Che each put up 13 points, while
Kem Nwabudu recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Lancers' 3-point attempt with three second remaining was no good to secure the win for the Eagles.
RADFORD
The Highlanders are coming off a 78-57 win over USC Upstate on Tuesday night. Radford was led by sophomores Amele Ngwafang and Makaila Wilson who recorded a career-high 23 points each. Ngwafang also notched 11 rebounds for the sixth double-double of her career. Wilson set a career high in points, rebounds (6), 3-pointers made (7), and field-goals made (8). Sydney Nunley also finished in double figures with 16 points of her own. The Highlanders held the Spartans to just 15 first-half points. Khiana Johnson is Radord's leading scorer, 17th in the conference, averaging 11.5 points per game. Nunley and Ngwafang also crack the Top 30. The Highlanders are 12-5 in conference play and currently sit in third place.
500-REBOUND CLUB HAS A NEW MEMBER
Anika Riley eclipsed 500 career rebounds during Winthrop's game against Gardner-Webb on Monday, Jan. 6. The junior guard is the 18th player in Winthrop women's basketball history to record 500+ career rebounds. Riley is ranked sixth in the conference, averaging 7.1 rebounds per game. Entering Saturday's contest she has 602 career boards.
WINTHROP SPORTS SHOW AT ROCO
Joins us on Mondays at The Roasting Company throughout the basketball season for the Winthrop Sports Show at ROCO hosted by the voices of the Winthrop Eagles
Dave Friedman and
Mike Pacheco. The two will sit down weekly with head coaches
Pat Kelsey and
Lynette Woodard as well as other selected guests throughout the season. The show is from 6-6:30 p.m. and airs live on 94.3 FM & 104.1 The Bridge.
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