Radford defeats Presbyterian 80-61
Radford Dominates Presbyterian Behind Del Jones' 27 Points
In a conference matchup that lived up to its billing, Radford cruised to an 80-61 victory over visiting Presbyterian at The Dedmon Center on Wednesday night.
The Highlanders (HOME) set the tone early, leading 36-25 at halftime behind the hot shooting of Del Jones. The senior guard came off the bench to score 27 points, including four three-pointers, and shot an impressive 62.5% from the field. Jones' scoring punch was amplified by his efficient playmaking, as he dished out three assists to complement his 10 rebounds.
Radford's balanced attack allowed them to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the second half. The Highlanders' bench provided a boost, with Tyson Brown chipping in six points and 10 rebounds. Del Jones' teammates also made significant contributions, as the team's four starters combined for 53 points on 37-of-56 shooting.
In contrast, Presbyterian struggled to find its footing outside of Carl Parrish's 18 points. The sophomore guard hit three of five three-pointers and shot 50% from the field, but his efforts were not enough to spark a comeback for the Blue Hose (AWAY). Jonah Pierce led the way on the glass with 11 rebounds, but Presbyterian's offense was stifled by Radford's defense.
The Highlanders' strong defensive play allowed them to limit Presbyterian to just 29.0% shooting from three-point range. The Blue Hose also committed nine turnovers, whichRadford converted into points, further widening their lead.
With the victory, Radford improves its standing in conference play and puts itself in a good position for a postseason push. For Jones and the Highlanders' coaching staff, this win was a statement of intent: they are a force to be reckoned with in the league.
Game Highlights
* Del Jones scores 27 points, including four three-pointers
* Radford outrebounds Presbyterian 32-34 but wins the battle on the glass
* The Highlanders' bench provides a crucial boost, scoring 16 points off the bench
* Carl Parrish leads Presbyterian with 18 points and three three-pointers