ELON, N.C. (Interstat) — A surging Monmouth women’s basketball team looks to continue its winning momentum when it visits Elon on Friday night in a nonconference matchup at Schar Center.

The Hawks (7-4) enter on a four-game win streak, most recently routing Georgian Court 74-40 on Monday. Monmouth has relied on a balanced attack and stout defense during the run, holding three of those four opponents under 53 points.

A key catalyst has been forward Alexis Davis, who is coming off a dominant 17-point, 13-rebound performance against Georgian Court. Over the last four games, Davis has averaged 9.3 points and 6.8 rebounds, providing consistent interior presence.

Elon (5-7) also posted a lopsided victory in its last outing, defeating N.C. Wesleyan 111-50 on Tuesday. The Phoenix offense was ignited by guard Tamia Watkins, who exploded for 23 points in just 23 minutes. Watkins’ scoring punch will be vital for an Elon squad seeking consistency; the Phoenix have alternated wins and losses over their past six games.

Friday’s contest pits Monmouth’s recent defensive rigor against an Elon team capable of offensive fireworks at home. The Phoenix average 70.8 points per game at Schar Center, compared to 58.2 on the road.

The game represents a final nonconference tune-up for both programs before each embarks on its respective conference schedule next week. Monmouth will travel to face North Carolina A&T on Sunday, while Elon hosts Hampton.

For the Hawks, maintaining their defensive identity will be paramount against Watkins and Elon’s perimeter threats. For the Phoenix, containing Davis on the glass and disrupting Monmouth’s rhythm will be critical to halting their visitor’s streak.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST.