Halftime Report
Fortunes may be turning around for Radford after losing five in a row. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Gardner-Webb 53-35. Radford took a big hit to their ego last Saturday, so a win here would be a pleasant pick-me-up.
Radford came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Who's Playing
Radford Highlanders @ Gardner-Webb Bulldogs
Current Records: Radford 13-14, Gardner-Webb 13-14
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Paul Porter Arena -- Boiling Springs, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN University
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $16.80
What to Know
After two games on the road, Gardner-Webb is heading back home. They and the Radford Highlanders will face off in a Big South battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Paul Porter Arena. Radford took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Gardner-Webb, who comes in off a win.
Last Saturday, the Bulldogs beat the Spartans 73-65. That's two games straight that Gardner-Webb has won by exactly eight points.
Meanwhile, Radford's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss. Things couldn't have gone much worse for them as they lost 99-74 to the Panthers. Radford was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-33.
The Bulldogs have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 13-14 record this season. As for the Highlanders, they dropped their record down to 13-14 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Gardner-Webb is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by five points. For those looking to play the spread, keep Gardner-Webb's opponent in mind: they have a solid 7-3 record against the spread vs the Highlanders over their last ten matchups.
Gardner-Webb beat the Highlanders 74-68 in their previous meeting back in January. Does Gardner-Webb have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Highlanders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Odds
Gardner-Webb is a 5-point favorite against Radford, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 143 points.
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Series History
Gardner-Webb has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Radford.
- Jan 17, 2024 - Gardner-Webb 74 vs. Radford 68
- Feb 09, 2023 - Gardner-Webb 61 vs. Radford 48
- Jan 07, 2023 - Radford 63 vs. Gardner-Webb 59
- Jan 29, 2022 - Gardner-Webb 61 vs. Radford 42
- Feb 18, 2021 - Gardner-Webb 77 vs. Radford 49
- Feb 17, 2021 - Gardner-Webb 69 vs. Radford 57
- Feb 29, 2020 - Gardner-Webb 70 vs. Radford 62
- Jan 08, 2020 - Radford 67 vs. Gardner-Webb 64
- Mar 10, 2019 - Gardner-Webb 76 vs. Radford 65
- Jan 17, 2019 - Radford 75 vs. Gardner-Webb 58