FAIRLAWN, Va. (Interstat) — A tight Big South Conference rematch is set for Saturday when the Radford Highlanders host the Winthrop Eagles in women’s basketball at the D.N. Dedmon Center.

The Highlanders (14-9) edged the Eagles (11-11) 67-65 just two weeks ago on Jan. 17 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Radford has won five of its last six games, including a dominant 67-29 road victory at South Carolina Upstate last Wednesday. Winthrop is looking to build momentum after a 74-42 home win over Presbyterian that same afternoon, which snapped a three-game skid.

A key matchup will feature two of the league’s top guards. Winthrop’s Amourie Porter, who scored 15 points in the first meeting, has been a consistent offensive force. She is averaging 20.0 points per game over her last seven contests, including a 25-point performance in a win at UNC Asheville and 21 points in a loss at Longwood.

Radford counters with Cate Carlson, who led the Highlanders with 14 points in the January victory over Winthrop. She is coming off a 17-point effort in the win over Upstate and has scored in double figures in three of her last four games.

Radford’s recent success has been built on defense, holding opponents to 52 points or fewer in three of its last five wins. Winthrop’s offense, which scored 100 points in a loss at Longwood but was held to 60 at High Point last week, will be tested to find consistency on the road.

The Highlanders hold a half-game edge in the conference standings. A Winthrop victory would even the season series and provide a crucial road win in conference play, while Radford aims to solidify its position near the top of the league.

Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.