NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Two Big South women’s basketball teams looking to halt late-season slides will meet Saturday when the Winthrop Eagles visit the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.

The Eagles (13-16) have lost four of their last five, including a 59-64 home defeat to UNC Asheville on Wednesday. The Buccaneers (8-20) have dropped five of their last six, most recently a 69-96 road loss at Longwood.

Winthrop will lean on guard Amourie Porter, who has been a dynamic scorer despite the team’s struggles. Porter is coming off a 16-point performance against Asheville and has averaged 22.3 points over her last three games, including a 27-point, 12-rebound effort in a win over Longwood on Feb. 14.

Charleston Southern counters with guard Caelan Ellis, who has provided consistent offense. Ellis scored 23 points in a loss to Radford on Feb. 21 and is averaging 15.3 points over her last four contests.

The Eagles won the season’s first meeting, 63-54, at home on Jan. 10. In that game, Winthrop’s defense held Charleston Southern to 32.8% shooting from the field.

Both teams have struggled defensively this season, setting the stage for a matchup where offensive execution could be decisive. Winthrop allows an average of 68.2 points per game, while Charleston Southern surrenders 71.9.

A win would provide momentum for either squad heading into the upcoming Big South tournament. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at CSU Field House.