- Matchup: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs Radford Highlanders
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: The Dedmon Center, Radford, VA
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Radford Highlanders (14-13) are set to host the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs (3-25) at The Dedmon Center this Thursday.
In their previous matchup, the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs faced Charleston Southern and suffered a defeat with a score of 75-66. They recorded a field goal percentage of 38.8% (26 out of 67) and made 6 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the Bulldogs converted 8 out of 11 attempts for a rate of 72.7%. On the boards, Gardner-Webb secured a total of 32 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. The team also registered 12 assists while forcing their opponents into 10 turnovers and securing 3 steals. Defensively, Gardner-Webb allowed their opponents to shoot 41.8% (28 out of 67). Charleston Southern finished the game with 10 assists, 7 steals, and managed 43 rebounds (10 offensive, 33 defensive), without any blocks. They shot 65.0% from the charity stripe, making 13 of their 20 attempts, and hit 6 of 23 three-point attempts. The Bulldogs committed 16 personal fouls compared to Charleston Southern’s 14.
Jacob Hudson was a standout player in this contest, achieving 77.8% shooting from the field, alongside 3 assists. He played for 33 minutes, collected 5 rebounds, and scored 15 points on 7 of 9 shooting.
Gardner-Webb enters this game with a disappointing record of 3-25 for the season. They average 14.0 turnovers per game and commit 18.0 fouls. The team grabs an average of 30.8 rebounds per game and has tallied 294 assists this season, ranking 341st in Division 1 for passing efficiency. The Bulldogs have a 3-point shooting percentage of 31.2% (196 of 629) and a free-throw percentage of 68.4%. They score an average of 68.6 points per game, placing them 329th in D-1, with a field goal percentage of 42.7%.
Defensively, the Bulldogs are forcing an average of 11.1 turnovers per game and garnering 15.7 fouls. They rank 362nd in college basketball, conceding 485 assists this season. Gardner-Webb’s defense allows 50.0% shooting from opponents (869 of 1,739) and gives up 39.7 rebounds per game. They yield a 3-point shooting percentage of 36.8% and stand at 363rd nationwide in points allowed per game (87.3).
The Radford Highlanders recently celebrated a 90-80 victory over Charleston Southern. They allowed their opponents to secure 26 rebounds in total (8 offensive). Radford exhibited a 46.9% shooting percentage from three-point range (15 of 32) and managed to hit 3 of 8 free throws (37.5%). Charleston Southern managed to shoot 45.6% (31 of 68) from the field against the Highlanders. Radford shot 52.4% overall, converting 33 of 63 attempts. They drained 8 of 22 three-point looks (36.4%) and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line for a rate of 66.7%. Charleston Southern committed 17 fouls, resulting in 24 free throw attempts for Radford, who also committed 12 turnovers while making 11 steals in the game. The Highlanders gathered 28 defensive and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 37.
Jaylon Johnson was a key player for the Highlanders in this matchup. He secured 17 points in 32 minutes on the floor, along with 4 assists, hitting 7 of 10 attempts for a striking 70.0% accuracy, and recorded 2 rebounds.
Radford holds a record of 14-13 for the season. The Highlanders average 18.8 personal fouls per game while converting 71.1% of their free throws. They distribute 13.4 assists per game (ranking 222nd nationally) and turn the ball over 12.6 times per game. Radford has accumulated 2,219 points throughout this year, averaging 82.2 points per contest, and they grab an average of 36.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Highlanders shoot 45.3% from the field, ranking them 173rd nationally.
On defense, Radford ranks 319th in points allowed per game, giving up 79.2. They can force 14.0 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 45.3% from the floor (258th in college). The Radford defense surrenders 35.5% on three-point shots (225 of 634), with opponents achieving a 72.0% success rate at the free-throw line. They concede 14.8 assists and 36.6 rebounds per game, ranking 289th and 303rd respectively in the nation.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Radford
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