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

Mountaineer fans, get ready for an exciting matchup as the West Virginia Mountaineers welcome the Radford Highlanders to the WVU Coliseum for a thrilling game of men's basketball. The Mountaineers are looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage and continue their recent form when they step onto the court.

Analyzing past performances, the Mountaineers have shown resilience and strategic play. In their last game against Drexel Dragons, they secured a win with a six-point lead, finishing at 66 points. Their field goal percentage was impressive at 48 percent, and they demonstrated strong defensive capabilities with five blocks and six steals. The team also excelled in assists with a ratio of 1.42.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing in previous games. The encounter with Pittsburgh Panthers saw them fall short by 17 points despite an excellent free throw percentage of 89 percent and dominating points in paint tallying up to 36 points. Their three-point shooting was lackluster at only 15 percent which could be an area of focus against Radford.

Against St John's Red Storm, despite putting up a tough fight, they were edged out by six points ending at 73 points for the game. Free throws were crucial here as well; converting them at a rate of over 72 percent helped keep them competitive throughout.

The upcoming game promises to be another test for the Mountaineers as they aim to maintain their winning momentum while addressing areas that need improvement from past performances such as three-point shooting accuracy and turnovers.

Fans can expect an intense battle where every possession counts and where West Virginia will look to exploit its strengths like defense and free-throw accuracy while shoring up its perimeter shooting.

Be sure not to miss this encounter scheduled on December 21st; tip-off is set for midnight Eastern Time at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. For those who can't make it to Morgantown, you can catch all the action live on ESPN+.