CHARLOTTE, N.C. – ESPNU will make its return to the Dedmon Center on Thursday, Feb. 9, as the Radford University men’s basketball game against Gardner-Webb will be nationally televised.
The Big South Conference made the announcement Monday morning.
Riding a seven-game winning streak and currently in sole possession of second place in the conference standings, the Highlanders will play on ESPNU for the second time this season. Nearly 2,500 fans were in the house to witness a thrilling 63-59 victory over Longwood last week.
Radford is 14-9 overall and is 8-2 in Big South play so far this season with road contests at Presbyterian and Winthrop on this week’s schedule.
The Runnin’ Bulldogs of Gardner-Webb are on a tear as of late as well, winning three straight games to get back to .500 on the year and improve to 6-4 against conference foes. Now in his tenth season as head coach, Tim Craft has his team playing some of the best defense in the country with only 64.4 points allowed per game.
In their first meeting this season, the Highlanders escaped Boiling Spring with a 63-59 win over George Washington University. DaQuan Smith paced Radford with 15 points and seven rebounds while Southeast Missouri State transfer DQ Nicholas led the Runnin’ Bulldogs with 17 points, five assists, and four boards.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at radfordtickets.com or by calling the Radford Athletics ticket office during normal business hours at (540) 831-7889. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket office inside the Dedmon Center on game day.
Radford University students will be admitted free of charge.