Brandon Maclin played a pivotal role in Radford’s victory over UNC Asheville, scoring 20 points in a decisive 77-53 win on Thursday night.
Maclin also contributed significantly with five rebounds and six assists, demonstrating his all-around skill set for the Highlanders, who now hold a record of 17-11 and 7-6 in the Big South Conference.
Additionally, Truth Harris made a strong impact, going 4 for 5 from the field, including two successful 3-point attempts, and finishing the game with 15 points after converting 5 of 7 from the free-throw line.
Josiah Harris added to the team’s success, scoring 12 points, with a shooting performance of 5 of 8 from the field and hitting 2 of 4 free throws.
On the other side, UNC Asheville, with a record of 19-8 and sitting at 10-3 in conference play, struggled to find their rhythm.
Toyaz Solomon was the leading scorer for the Bulldogs, managing just 10 points while also recording two blocks.
Kameron Taylor matched his score with 10 points of his own, along with two steals, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Josh Banks contributed eight points to the team’s efforts, but overall, the Bulldogs faced a tough night against the Highlanders.
This game marks an important milestone for Radford as they aim to improve their standing in the conference heading into the latter part of the season.