UNC Wilmington Tops Radford in Close Contest
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · The Dedmon Center
UNC Wilmington Seahawks 81, Radford Highlanders 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Radford Highlanders?
UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat Radford Highlanders 81-73 at The Dedmon Center on November 21, 2025.
In a competitive matchup at The Dedmon Center, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks emerged victorious over the Radford Highlanders with a final score of 81-73. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with UNC Wilmington continuing its strong form while Radford struggled to find its rhythm.
UNC Wilmington entered the game with a solid away record of 4-1 and a recent form that included a 9-1 record over their last ten games. They were riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the East Carolina Pirates and the South Carolina Upstate Spartans. The Seahawks averaged 81.0 points per game while allowing just 67.5, indicating a strong offensive and defensive balance.
On the other hand, Radford was grappling with a challenging season, holding a home record of 2-5. Their recent form showed a record of 5-5 over the last ten games, but they were on a four-game losing streak heading into this contest. The Highlanders averaged 73.8 points scored per game but allowed 75.2, highlighting their struggles on the defensive end.
The game saw UNC Wilmington's Del Jones making significant contributions, including multiple layups and a crucial three-point jumper that helped maintain their lead in the second half. Madison Durr also played a key role, adding free throws that sealed the victory for the Seahawks.
In terms of home and away performance, UNC Wilmington was particularly strong at home, boasting a 7-0 record, while Radford had a more challenging time on the road with a 1-4 away record. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as UNC Wilmington sought to solidify their position in the league, while Radford aimed to break their losing streak.
The market had priced the game with UNC Wilmington favored to win, reflecting their recent success and Radford's struggles. Conditions at The Dedmon Center were typical for a November evening, providing a competitive atmosphere for both teams.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the disparity in form between the two sides, with UNC Wilmington's offense proving too much for Radford's defense, ultimately leading to a well-deserved victory.
Leaders
- PointsDennis Parker Jr.27Radford Highlanders
- AssistsDel Jones3Radford Highlanders
- ReboundsTyson Brown6Radford Highlanders
- PointsNolan Hodge18UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- AssistsGreedy Williams6UNC Wilmington Seahawks
- ReboundsNolan Hodge7UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Recent form
Radford Highlanders
Last 10: 5-5Streak L473.8 scored · 75.2 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L58-87at South Carolina GamecocksNov 19
- L82-87at Cleveland State VikingsNov 16
- L59-92vs Wright State RaidersNov 15
- L74-89at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 12
- W99-61vs West Virginia Wesleyan BobcatsNov 8
- W80-75vs Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 4
- L73-76at High Point PanthersMar 8
- W74-69vs Presbyterian Blue HoseMar 7
- W76-60vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersMar 1
- W63-56at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsFeb 27
UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Last 10: 9-1Streak W281 scored · 67.5 allowed per game2-1 away
- W85-60vs East Carolina PiratesNov 19
- W73-60vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansNov 16
- L77-86at Kent State Golden FlashesNov 11
- W106-77vs Mount Olive TrojansNov 4
- W76-72vs Delaware Blue HensMar 11
- W68-67vs Charleston CougarsMar 11
- W79-65vs Hampton PiratesMar 9
- W88-58vs Delaware Blue HensMar 2
- W79-60at Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 28
- W79-70at William & Mary TribeFeb 24
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| High Point | 31-5 | - | 15-1 |
| Winthrop | 23-11 | 2 | 13-3 |
| Radford | 16-16 | 6 | 9-7 |
| Longwood | 16-16 | 7 | 8-8 |
| UNC Asheville | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| Presbyterian | 15-18 | 8 | 7-9 |
| Charleston Southern | 15-17 | 9 | 6-10 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 13-19 | 10 | 5-11 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-29 | 14 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | Radford Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-58 | 23-56 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 9-21 | 12-32 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 38 |
| Free throws | 12-21 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 17 |
| Assists | 18 | 10 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 20 |
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-38Gavin Walsh made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-38Makoi Mabor Makoi made Layup. Assisted by Noah Ross.
- 2nd Half50-38Gavin Walsh made Layup. Assisted by Madison Durr.
- 2nd Half53-38Nolan Hodge made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-41Brennan Rigsby Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyson Brown.
- 2nd Half55-41Madison Durr made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-44Dennis Parker Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-44Noah Ross made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-45Dennis Parker Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-45Noah Ross made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Hodge.
- 2nd Half60-47Dennis Parker Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-48Mari Jordan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-49Mari Jordan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-49Patrick Wessler made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half62-50Jaylon Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-51Jaylon Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-51Noah Ross made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Madison Durr.
- 2nd Half67-51Noah Ross made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-52Del Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-53Del Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-53Christian May made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Madison Durr.
- 2nd Half70-54Dennis Parker Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-55Del Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-55Greedy Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half73-55Nolan Hodge made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-55Nolan Hodge made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-58Dennis Parker Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Del Jones.
- 2nd Half76-58Gavin Walsh made Dunk. Assisted by Greedy Williams.
- 2nd Half76-60Del Jones made Jumper.
- 2nd Half78-60Gavin Walsh made Dunk. Assisted by Christian May.
- 2nd Half78-62Dennis Parker Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half78-63Del Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-64Del Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-66Del Jones made Layup.
- 2nd Half78-68Del Jones made Layup.
- 2nd Half78-71Del Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lukas Walls.
- 2nd Half79-71Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-71Madison Durr made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-73Brennan Rigsby Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half81-73Madison Durr made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Radford Highlanders, below favours UNC Wilmington Seahawks.
Venue
- The Dedmon CenterRadford, VA
- Attendance1584
- OfficialsJeremy Mosier, Anthony Eades, Ian McClenny
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