Clash at WVU Coliseum: West Virginia Mountaineers Host Radford Highlanders in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to host the Radford Highlanders at the WVU Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an enthralling encounter in men's basketball. The Mountaineers, coming off a hard-fought victory against the Dragons on December 9th with a score of 66-60, have shown resilience and tactical prowess that could prove decisive in their upcoming game.

The previous match saw WVU outperforming their opponents in assists with 17 compared to just 9 by Drexel. This level of teamwork and court vision is something that could dismantle the defense of any team, including Radford. Moreover, WVU's field goal percentage stood at an impressive 48 percent against Drexel’s 42 percent, indicating a more efficient offense.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for WVU; they faced a tough challenge from Pittsburgh Panthers on December 7th where they fell short by a score of 80-63. Despite this setback, there were positives to take away from that game as well – notably their free throw accuracy which was an exceptional 89 percent. Such proficiency from the line can be crucial in close games and might just tip the scales in favor of WVU when they face Radford.

WVU also showed defensive solidity against St. John's Red Storm on December 2nd despite losing narrowly by six points (79-73). They managed to block eight shots and secured twelve offensive rebounds which translated into second-chance points – an area where they can capitalize against Radford.

While much focus is rightly placed on WVU’s performance, it would be remiss not to consider the threat posed by Radford Highlanders. The Highlanders will come into this game looking to exploit any lapse in concentration from WVU; hence it is imperative for West Virginia Mountaineers' defense to remain vigilant throughout.

In conclusion, if recent performances are anything to go by, fans should expect another strong showing from West Virginia Mountaineers who seem poised for success with their balanced attack and solid free throw shooting abilities. However, basketball is unpredictable and only time will tell if my analysis holds true or if we're in for another twist.

The action unfolds on December 21st at Morgantown’s very own WVU Coliseum where fans can catch all the excitement live on ESPN+ starting at midnight Eastern Time.