Radford Highlanders Face Off Against Struggling Chicago State Cougars in NCAA Basketball Matchup

The Radford Highlanders and the Chicago State Cougars are set to clash in an NCAA basketball matchup on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Radford, with a 4-2 record, is coming off a significant loss to Clemson, where they were defeated 79-51. This loss marked the Highlanders’ lowest-scoring contest of the season and snapped their four-game winning streak. Despite this setback, Radford has shown strong performance in their previous wins, scoring 87 or more points in each of those games.

Chicago State, on the other hand, is struggling with a 0-6 record. The Cougars are on a six-game losing streak, with their most recent loss being a 97-61 defeat at the hands of Indiana State. Quincy Allen was a standout player in that game, scoring 14 points and grabbing eight rebounds. However, the team’s overall performance has been marred by poor teamwork, as evidenced by their lowest number of assists since December 2023, with only four assists in the game against Indiana State.

The game will be available to watch through the CBS Sports App and select online streaming services like Fubo. The betting line favors Radford, with the Highlanders listed as -14.5 point favorites and an over/under of 145 points.

Statistically, Radford has a stronger shooting percentage at 44.4% compared to Chicago State’s 33.7%. Radford also excels in defensive rebounds, ranking fourth in the Big South with 23.7 defensive rebounds per game, led by Brandon Maclin’s average of 4.8 rebounds per game.

Given the current form and statistics, Radford is expected to have the upper hand in this matchup, but Chicago State will be looking to break their losing streak and secure their first win of the season.