ROCK HILL, S.C. – Continuing Big South Conference play, the Winthrop lacrosse program takes on Radford on Saturday, Apr. 9 at 1 p.m.
Game 12: Winthrop (1-10, 0-3) vs. Radford (1-9, 0-3) |
Date |
Saturday, April 9 | 1:00 p.m. |
Location |
Rock Hill, S.C. | Eagle Field |
Live Stats |
Stat Broadcast (click here) |
WINTHROP AT A GLANCE
Winthrop is coming off a 7-8 (3-3 Big South) record in 2021. The Eagles welcomed seven newcomers to the squad; the newcomers include six freshmen and sophomore transfer
Krystal Beebe from Division II Florida Southern.
Winthrop had two players named to the preseason Big South all-conference team as
Kimora Bailey was named preseason defensive player of the year and midfielder
Alyssa Angelo was also honored.
The Eagles were ranked fifth in the Big South preseason poll and are in their first season under new leadership as head coach
Kara Concheck was named to the post in January.
Winthrop traveled to East Carolina for their season opener and came away with a 17-7 loss, although the Eagles did take an early 3-1 lead. The Eagles then took on Kennesaw State on the road and took a 14-8 defeat. Winthrop then traveled to Stetson and was competitive in a 15-13 loss before a 20-9 netural-site loss to Davidson. The Eagles then won their first game of the season against Youngstown State at Eagle Field leading into a loss against Virginia Tech.
Winthrop headed to Conway, S.C. for a non-conference matchup against Coastal Carolina before finishing their non-conference schedule with Elon. The Eagles began their conference slate against Gardner-Webb before traveling to Buies Creek to take on Campbell. They then returned home for a matchup against High Point before this weekend's game against the Highlanders.
SCOUTING RADFORD
The Radford Highlanders are 1-9 (0-3 Big South). Last time out, they traveled to Campbell and fell to the Camels 18-3.
ALL-TIME AGAINST RADFORD
Saturday's matchup is the sixth all-time between the teams with the Eagles taking five of the six. Last time against the Highlanders, Winthrop fell 10-9 on the road on Apr. 7, 2021.
UP NEXT
Winthrop continues their conference slate on the road against Presbyterian on Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 7 p.m.