- Matchup: Winthrop Eagles vs. Radford Highlanders
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: The Dedmon Center, Radford, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Radford Highlanders (13-11) are set to host the Winthrop Eagles (16-8) at The Dedmon Center this Wednesday.
In their last matchup, the Winthrop Eagles triumphed over UNC Asheville with a decisive score of 84-71. The Eagles committed 18 fouls compared to UNC Asheville’s 23. They made 5 out of 20 three-point attempts. Notably, UNC Asheville shot 83.3% on free throws, converting 20 of 24. On the boards, UNC Asheville grabbed 22 rebounds (7 offensive, 15 defensive) but failed to make any blocks. They also recorded 8 assists and 4 steals. Defensively, Winthrop allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 42.6% on 23 of 54 attempts. The Eagles dished out 13 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and had 4 steals, collecting a total of 32 rebounds, including 9 on offense. From the free-throw line, Winthrop excelled, making 25 of 28 for an impressive 89.3% accuracy. They finished the game with a 45.1% field goal percentage (23 out of 51) and hit 13 of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc.
Logan Duncomb was a standout performer, scoring 26 points on 4 of 9 shooting. He played for 33 minutes and secured 10 rebounds while shooting 44.4% from the field and contributing 2 assists.
Winthrop enters this contest with a season record of 16-8. They average 84.8 points per game (31st in Division 1) while shooting 44.6% from the floor. The Eagles are making 35.0% on three-pointers (236 of 675) and hitting 73.4% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they average 41.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 359 assists this season, ranking 68th nationally. The team averages 10.7 turnovers per game and commits approximately 18.6 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Eagles force 12.6 turnovers per game and draw 21.7 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.1% from three-point range and rank 192nd in points allowed per game (74.0). Winthrop has a field goal percentage against of 42.7% (605 of 1,418) and gives up 34.3 rebounds per contest, ranking 105th in assists allowed with a total of 277 this season.
In their previous game, the Radford Highlanders secured a victory against Presbyterian, ending the game at 93-84. Radford totaled 29 rebounds with 18 defensive and 11 offensive boards. They committed 9 turnovers while achieving 12 steals. Presbyterian was penalized with 24 fouls, giving Radford 29 free-throw attempts, of which they made 20 (69.0%). Radford shot 42.3% from beyond the arc, converting 11 of their 26 attempts. Overall, the Highlanders completed 31 out of 72 field goals for a shooting percentage of 43.1%. Conversely, they allowed Presbyterian to shoot 50.8%, with the opponent making 32 of 63 attempts. Radford struggled from beyond the three-point line, shooting just 30.8% by hitting 4 out of 13 and finished 76.2% from the free-throw line (16 of 21). They permitted Presbyterian to dominate the boards with a total of 41 rebounds collected (8 offensive).
Jaylon Johnson was pivotal in this matchup for the Highlanders, scoring 23 points on 8 of 13 shooting (61.5% efficiency) with 1 rebound, and dishing out 3 assists over his 41 minutes on the court.
Radford’s record stands at 13-11 this season. Offensively, the Highlanders rank 171st in Division 1, shooting 45.3% from the floor. They have scored a total of 1,974 points this year, averaging 82.3 points per game while securing 35.4 rebounds. They register 13.3 assists per game (240th in college) and turn the ball over an average of 12.3 times each game. Radford commits around 18.7 fouls per game while shooting 71.5% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive side, Radford stands at 307th in the nation in points surrendered, with an average of 78.9 per game. They force 14.0 turnovers per game but allow opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field (260th overall). Radford gives up 35.8% on three-point attempts (197 of 550), and adversaries convert 71.9% of free throws against them. They average conceding 14.6 assists and 36.6 rebounds per game, ranking 270th and 296th in those respective categories.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Winthrop
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