Radford Highlanders
Athletic teams representing Radford University
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The Radford Highlanders are composed of 15 teams representing Radford University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. Men's sports include baseball. Women's sports include volleyball, lacrosse, track and field, and softball. The Highlanders compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the Big South Conference.[2]
UniversityRadford University
Athletic directorRobert Lineburg
| Radford Highlanders | |
|---|---|
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| University | Radford University |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Conference | Big South Conference |
| Athletic director | Robert Lineburg |
| Location | Radford, Virginia |
| Varsity teams | 15 |
| Basketball arena | Dedmon Center |
| Baseball stadium | Carter Memorial Stadium |
| Softball stadium | Radford Softball Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Patrick D. Cupp Stadium |
| Volleyball arena | Dedmon Center |
| Nickname | Highlanders |
| Colors | Red, gray, and white[1] |
| Website | radfordathletics |
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Sponsored sports
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Golf |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Soccer | Softball |
| Track and Field | Track and Field |
| Volleyball |
Radford in the NCAA Tournament
Men's Basketball
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #16 | First Round | #1 Duke | L 63–99 |
| 2009 | #16 | First Round | #1 North Carolina | L 58–101 |
| 2018 | #16 | First Four First Round | #16 LIU Brooklyn #1 Villanova | W 71–61 L 61–87 |
Women's Basketball
Baseball
| Year | Record | Pct | Regional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2–2 | .500 | Nashville Regional |
| Totals | 2-2 | .500 |
Softball
| Year | Record | Pct | Regional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1–2 | .333 | Chapel Hill Regional |
| 2010 | 2–2 | .500 | Athens Regional |
| Totals | 3–4 | .429 |
Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | First Round | NC State | L 0-1 |
| 1998 | First Round | James Madison | L 0-4 |
| 2002 | First Round | #2 North Carolina | L 1-6 |
| 2008 | First Round | #3 Duke | L 1-5 |
| 2011 | First Round | #1 Duke | L 0-5 |
| 2012 | First Round | #2 North Carolina | L 0-2 |
| 2018 | First Round | #2 West Virginia | L 0-6 |
| 2019 | First Round | #1 Virginia | L 0-3 |
Notable alumni
- Spencer Horwitz (born 1997), Major League Baseball first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays
