Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Radford Highlanders
| 1 | 2 | T | |
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WIU | 30 | 45 | 75 |
RAD | 36 | 44 | 80 |
Jones' 22 help Radford beat Western Illinois 80-75
RADFORD, Va. -- — Del Jones' 22 points helped Radford defeat Western Illinois 80-75 on Monday, in a season opener for both teams.
Jones was 8-of-14 shooting, with six makes from the free throw line. Dennis Parker Jr. scored 14 points, adding five rebounds. Tyson Brown was 5-of-6 shooting from the field, but missed all four free throws, finishing with 10 points.
Lucas Lorenzen led the way for the Leathernecks with 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting. Francis Okwuosah added 16 points, while Isaiah Griffin finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Eddie Shannon
- Jon Riggsbee
- Garrett Nestor
2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
2025-26 Big South Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Winthrop | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Longwood | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| UNC Asheville | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Radford | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | - | 0-10 |
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