Radford defeats Shenandoah 87-44

Radford Dominates Shenandoah in Statement Win

The Radford Highlanders made a strong statement on the road against visiting team Shenandoah, cruising to an 87-44 victory at The Dedmon Center.

Radford's dominating performance was evident from the start, as they took control of the game early with a convincing 42-17 halftime lead. The Highlanders never looked back, extending their largest lead to 45 points in the final minutes of play. Shenandoah struggled to keep up, scoring just 27 points in the first half and 17 points for the entire game.

Del Jones led Radford's charge, putting up an impressive 18 points on 2-2 three-point shooting and 70.0% field goal accuracy. Gabriel Ferreira chipped in with 12 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, while also scoring 12 points. The team's balanced attack was key to their success, as they outscored Shenandoah in every category.

For Shenandoah, Ellis Wright led the way with 10 points on 2-4 three-point shooting and 50.0% field goal accuracy. Dorian Davis provided some much-needed support off the bench, grabbing 6 rebounds and scoring 3 points.

Radford's strong performance was marked by their ability to control the tempo of the game. They outrebounded Shenandoah 33-26 and forced 19 turnovers, which led to 24 easy points. The Highlanders also shot an impressive 60.0% from the field, with a true shooting percentage of 67.1%.

The win marks a significant statement for Radford, who looked strong in their first matchup against a quality opponent. Shenandoah's struggles on the road are concerning, and it will be interesting to see how they bounce back in their next game.

Game Recap Box Score

Radford (HOME) - 87

Shenandoah (AWAY) - 44