Winthrop beat Radford 3-1 at Winthrop Coliseum, rallying to win three tightly contested sets after dropping the second. Paige Bennett led the Eagles with 19 kills, while Reece Rhoads added 16 and tied her career high. Winthrop’s serving proved decisive, with the team setting a season high in aces.

By the Numbers
  • Winthrop won 3-1.
  • The Eagles recorded 14 aces, their most in a match since 2024.
  • Bennett had 19 kills and 12 digs; Rhoads had 16 kills.
  • Lindsay Langner finished with 7 aces; Cami Roberts had 3.
Yes, But

Radford repeatedly erased Winthrop leads, including a five-point comeback to take the second set and a seven-point run to move ahead late in the fourth. The Eagles held on in both closing stretches to secure the match.

What's Next

Winthrop hosts Gardner-Webb on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Bottom Line

Winthrop paired Bennett and Rhoads’ strong attacking with a season-best serving performance—and stayed composed when Radford threatened late.