- Matchup: Radford Highlanders vs Presbyterian Blue Hose
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Templeton Center, Clinton, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Radford Highlanders (11-11) are set to visit the Templeton Center on Saturday to clash with the Presbyterian Blue Hose (11-11).
In their most recent outing, the Radford Highlanders fell short against High Point, losing 93-83. The Highlanders committed 19 fouls, while High Point recorded 20. Radford successfully made 12 out of 29 attempts from three-point range. High Point showcased a free throw shooting percentage of 75.8%, sinking 25 of 33 attempts. On the boards, High Point secured 25 rebounds (5 offensive, 20 defensive) and did not register any blocks. High Point also accumulated 22 assists and 12 steals throughout the game. On the defensive front, Radford allowed High Point to shoot 50.9% from the field, completing 28 of 55 attempts. The Highlanders contributed 14 assists and generated 7 turnovers, with 5 steals to their credit. In terms of rebounding, they collected a total of 29 boards, including 7 offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, Radford converted 13 of 18 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 72.2%. Their overall field goal percentage was 50.8%, going 30 for 59, with 10 successful three-pointers out of 28 attempts.
A standout player in this matchup was Del Jones, who scored 23 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He logged 34 minutes of play, grabbing 3 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists, achieving a shooting efficiency of 55.6%.
The Highlanders enter this game with a record of 11-11 this season. They average 12.4 turnovers per game and commit 18.6 personal fouls. As a whole, Radford is averaging 35.4 rebounds per game and has recorded 302 assists this season, placing them 170th nationwide in the assist category. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.0%, with 215 successful attempts out of 632 total. From the charity stripe, the Highlanders convert at a rate of 71.2%. They score an average of 81.7 points per game, ranking 81st in the country, while their overall shooting percentage from the field is 45.4%.
Defensively, the Highlanders force 13.6 turnovers on average and commit 19.8 personal fouls. They sit at 292nd in the nation for assists allowed, having relinquished 316 so far this campaign. Radford’s defense permits opponents to shoot 45.4% from the field (586 of 1,291) and averages 36.0 rebounds allowed per game. They allow 36.8% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 305th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (78.8).
The Presbyterian Blue Hose recently faced defeat against Winthrop, ending the game at 82-72. In rebounding, Presbyterian permitted Winthrop to collect 33 rebounds (11 offensive). They converted 5 of 19 from three-point range for a 26.3% shooting rate and hit 25 of 35 free throw attempts, achieving a 71.4% success rate. Winthrop shot 41.3% overall, making 26 of 63 shots. The Blue Hose themselves managed to hit 23 of 56 attempts, translating to a field goal percentage of 41.1%. They made 4 of 19 three-point shots (21.1%). Their free throw shooting was solid, hitting 22 times for an impressive 88.0%. Winthrop fouled 18 times, allowing the Blue Hose ample opportunities at the line, with 25 attempts. Presbyterian turned the ball over 14 times, acquiring just 2 steals in the game. On the boards, they totaled 30 rebounds, with 24 being defensive and 6 offensive.
Carl Parrish was crucial for the Blue Hose during the match, scoring 18 points over 37 minutes of play, contributing 4 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 35.7%, making 5 of 14 attempts, and also recorded 2 rebounds.
Presbyterian holds a record of 11-11 this season. On offense, the Blue Hose boast a shooting percentage of 47.1%, placing them 81st in Division 1. They have amassed 1,579 points this season (71.8 per game) and grab 35.3 rebounds on average. They dish out assists 13.2 times per game (ranking 247th nationally) while averaging 12.7 turnovers per game. The Blue Hose commit 17.2 personal fouls on average and convert 67.0% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, Presbyterian permits opponents to shoot 36.2% from three-point range (160 of 442) and allow a free throw success rate of 70.8%. Their defense records an average of 12.4 assists allowed and gives up 30.5 rebounds per game, ranking 100th and 20th respectively in those metrics. The Blue Hose are 99th in points per game allowed (70.5), forcing turnovers at a rate of 10.9 per game and allowing opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field (193rd in the nation).
Which team will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Radford
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