Let me try on a new hat and play at being a sports commentator/analyst. I have understandably been following Radford University Basketball this year and doing so with excitement for what this season may hold. Another trip to the Big Dance this March? This year they have beefed up their schedule (pre-season #11) playing some true powerhouses and other quality teams in hopes of gaining valuable experience. So far I think it has been paying off has they seem to be gaining more confidence. Last night's crushing defeat of a good George Mason was a prime example. However, they did lose close games too Duequesne and William &Mary. Both solid teams, but teams Radford needs to beat if they want to avoid the dreaded 16th seed in the NCAA tournament. Losing to Kansas, Duke and Louisville is acceptable and probably expected. But they need to beat the other good mid-major schools to show that deserve a slightly higher seeding.
The big difference between last night and the other two games was the free throws. In the losses to W&M and Duequesne they shot horribly from the line. Last night they went 22-28. In 8 and 2 points losses; missed free throws can cost you the game. In these games they probably did. So hopefully Radford can build upon this, continue to hit their free throws and roll through the rest of the schedule and maybe get a 15 seed.
Go RU!
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