SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Del Jones scored 27 points to lead Radford to an 89-80 victory over Gardner-Webb in a Big South Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Paul Porter Arena.

The Highlanders built a commanding 45-31 halftime lead and withstood a 49-point second-half surge from the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Radford’s efficiency proved decisive, as it scored 22 points at the free-throw line and secured 17 offensive rebounds.

Jaylon Johnson added 16 points for Radford. Gardner-Webb was led by DJ Jefferson’s 21 points and Jacob Hogarth’s 18 points. The Highlanders improved to 10-9, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to 2-17.