Radford, Virginia — In an impressive display of skill, Zion Walker propelled the Radford Highlanders to a commanding 87-67 victory over Winthrop on Saturday night.
Walker proved to be a standout player, contributing 30 points to the team’s total. His efficiency was notable, as he completed 9 of 14 shots from the field, including 2 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc, along with an outstanding 10 of 12 from the free-throw line. The Highlanders’ record improved to 11-6 overall and 1-1 in the Big South Conference following this decisive win.

In addition to Walker’s stellar performance, Brandon Maclin added 13 points for Radford, hitting 4 of 10 shots, with a notable 3 of 6 from three-point range. He also contributed five rebounds, aiding the team on both offense and defense. Meanwhile, Josiah Harris displayed great efficiency as well, going a perfect 4 for 4 from the floor to finish with 10 points, further solidifying the Highlanders’ dominance in the matchup.

For the Winthrop Eagles, who now share a record of 11-6 and 1-1 in the conference, KJ Doucet emerged as the leading scorer with 16 points. Additionally, Kelton Talford played a crucial role for the Eagles, amassing 15 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and blocking two shots. Kasen Harrison also made his mark with 12 points and two steals, though it wasn’t enough to secure a win for Winthrop.

Looking ahead, Radford is set to face South Carolina Upstate in an away game on Saturday, while Winthrop will travel to meet Gardner-Webb on Wednesday. Both teams will aim to capitalize on their next opportunities to strengthen their positions in the conference.