RADFORD, Va. – The Emory & Henry Women's Basketball Team faced Radford University Sunday afternoon in an exhibition at the Demon Center. The Highlanders earned a 75-55 win over the Wasps in what was the second preseason meeting between the two schools in the past three years.
The game provided E&H with its first full experience with the four period format, new to women's college basketball this season.
RU opened the game with a 16-8 lead through the first quarter, but the Highlanders' eight-point lead would remain at the half as both teams scored 18 points in the second act for a 32-26 margin at the break.
In the second half, Radford extended its lead to 57-42 at the end of the third period and completed the game with an 18-13 advantage in the fourth quarter for the 75-55 victory.
Emory & Henry was led by freshman guard Hannah Cox (Lebanon, Va.) with 17 points on seven-for-10 shooting and a trio of three-pointers. She also pulled down a team-high seven rebounds and added an assist and two steals. Junior guard Megan Jacoby (Richmond, Va.) had eight points, five boards, four assists and three steals while freshman guard Taylor Blevins (Abingdon, Va.) added eight points, six rebounds and two assists.
The Wasps shot 38.6 percent (22-for-57) from the field for the game and hit seven three-pointers, providing assists on 15 of their 22 made baskets. E&H fell victim to 20 turnovers against the bigger RU players but forced the Highlanders into 14 miscues, earning seven steals. Radford also held a 44-35 lead in rebounding, including a 21-14 advantage on the offensive glass.
Emory & Henry will officially open the 2015-16 season on Saturday when it travels to Sewanee, Tennessee to face off against The University of the South. Tipoff between the Wasps and Tigers is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (6:00 p.m. Eastern).
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-photo courtesy of Caleb Johnston, E&H '15