HAMPTON, Va. (Interstat) — A pair of teams looking to build momentum before the New Year will meet Thursday when the Hampton Pirates host the Radford Highlanders in a nonconference women’s basketball matchup.

The game, scheduled for Dec. 18 at the Convocation Center, pits a Hampton squad (6-4) riding a two-game home winning streak against a Radford team (7-6) coming off a dominant victory.

Radford enters following a 100-48 rout of Concord on Monday, a game in which guard Joi Williams scored 16 points in just 18 minutes. Williams has been the Highlanders’ offensive catalyst, averaging 14.9 points per game. She erupted for a career-high 36 points in a double-overtime win over Navy on Dec. 4. Radford’s season has featured dramatic swings, with three of its last seven games going to overtime.

Hampton last played on Dec. 13, falling 64-60 at Howard despite a strong performance from forward Aaryn Battle. Battle nearly posted a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. She has been a consistent all-around force for the Pirates, averaging 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. Hampton has found success at home this season, winning its last two at the Convocation Center by an average of 24 points.

This contest serves as a final tune-up for both programs before holiday breaks and their upcoming conference slates. Radford will begin Big South play on Dec. 31 at Presbyterian, while Hampton, now an independent, opens a stretch of coastal matchups on Dec. 29 at Eastern Kentucky.

The key matchup will be on the perimeter, where Radford’s Williams looks to penetrate against a Hampton defense that has held opponents to 59.2 points per game at home. Battle’s versatility for the Pirates will test a Radford interior that has shown variability.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST at the Convocation Center.