SC Upstate Spartans at Radford Highlanders 2/5/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Anthonoy-deleo |

Last Updated: 02/05/2021 at 8:42 AM ET

The SC Upstate Spartans are set to visit the Donald D. Dedmon Center in Radford, Virginia for a Big South clash against the Radford Highlanders. The SC Upstate Spartans come into this matchup with a 3-12 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Radford Highlanders, 63-61. Leading the way for the SC Upstate Spartans was sophomore guard Tommy Bruner as he recorded 14 points and 5 assists. Joining Bruner in the backcourt was junior guard Dalvin White who had a productive outing for the Spartans with 14 points.

The SC Upstate Spartans struggled shooting the ball against the Radford Highlanders as they connected on 23 of their 56 field goal attempts (41.1%), and they were even worse from behind the three-point line (33.3%). The SC Upstate Spartans won the turnover battle against the Radford Highlanders (12-11), but they were dominated by the Highlanders in the rebounding department (45-27).

The Radford Highlanders come into this matchup with a 12-7 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the SC Upstate Spartans, 63-61. Leading the way for the Radford Highlanders was junior center Lewis Djonkam as he recorded 14 points. Junior forward Chyree Walker had a productive outing for the Highlanders as he pitched in 12 points and 13 rebounds.

The Radford Highlanders had a solid shooting game against the SC Upstate Spartans as they connected on 27 of their 62 field goal attempts (43.5%), but they really struggled from behind the three-point line (8.3%). The Radford Highlanders lost the turnover battle against the SC Upstate Spartans (12-11), but they dominated the Spartans in the rebounding department (45-27).

The Radford Highlanders are one of the top teams in the Big South this season as they come into this game with an 11-2 record in conference play, and they shouldn’t have much of a problem running away with the 2ndgame of this series against a struggling SC Upstate program. The Highlanders are one of the top defensive teams in the country as they are holding their opponents to an average of 64.1 PPG, and that plays into their hands against a SC Upstate team that ranks 248th in the country in points scored. The Highlanders have continued to play through their frontcourt and attack the boards and it has been a recipe for success against Big South opponents, and I don’t expect much to change here. Final Score Prediction, Radford Highlanders win and cover ATS 72-60.

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