Radford defeats Coppin St 107-77
Radford Dominates Coppin St in Statement Win
The Radford Highlanders made a statement on Saturday night, dominating visiting Coppin State 107-77 at The Dedmon Center in front of their home crowd. The blowout victory marked a significant win for the Highlanders, who have been seeking to establish themselves as a force in the non-conference schedule.
At halftime, Radford held a slim lead of 43-41, but the second half was a different story altogether. The Highlanders' defense tightened up, and their offense continued to click, leading to a 30-point margin of victory at the final buzzer.
Dennis Parker Jr. led the way for Radford with an impressive 53 points, including 10 three-pointers made at a 79.2% clip. He also chipped in eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal, showcasing his all-around dominance on the court. Jaylon Johnson added nine assists to complement Parker's scoring outburst.
In stark contrast, Coppin State struggled to find its footing against the Highlanders' defense. Hussain Williams led the way with 19 points, but his team shot just 36% from the field and turned the ball over 23 times. Daveyon Lydner added five assists, but it wasn't enough to stem the tide.
Radford's advantage was clear in the advanced statistics. The Highlanders shot a sizzling 61.0% from the field, including 48.0% three-point shooting, and held Coppin State to just 45.0%. Radford also outrebounded their opponents 33-27 and committed just 14 turnovers, compared to Coppin State's 23.
The statement win marked a significant moment for Radford, who has been seeking to establish themselves as a force in the NCAA Division I landscape. With this victory, the Highlanders have demonstrated their ability to compete with top-level opponents and will likely receive significant recognition from the college basketball community.
For Coppin State, the loss serves as a tough wake-up call, as they struggled to contain Radford's potent offense. The Eagles will look to regroup and refocus for their next challenge, but it won't be easy to bounce back from such a lopsided defeat.
As the non-conference schedule heats up, expect Radford to continue their strong play and make some noise in the NCAA Division I rankings. For now, they'll bask in the glory of their statement win over Coppin State.