JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Interstat) — The surging High Point Panthers, boasting one of the nation’s top records, will look to continue their dominant season when they face the Winthrop Eagles in a Big South Conference women’s basketball matchup Saturday at ETSU Athletic Center.

High Point (25-5) enters the contest having won 10 of its last 11 games, including a 71-53 victory over South Carolina Upstate on Thursday. The Panthers, led by standout guard Nevaeh Zavala, have been a force all season. Zavala is coming off an 18-point, five-rebound performance and scored 24 points in a win at Gardner-Webb on Feb. 21.

Winthrop (15-16) has shown resilience, winning three of its last four to climb near .500. The Eagles are led by guard Cori Lard, who scored 17 points in a 64-52 road win at Gardner-Webb on Thursday. Lard has been a consistent catalyst, averaging 12.1 points and 4.3 assists over her last seven contests.

The recent history heavily favors the Panthers. High Point swept the regular-season series, winning 74-60 at home on Jan. 21 and 88-74 at Winthrop on Feb. 4. In the February meeting, High Point’s offense proved overwhelming.

The matchup presents a stark contrast in season trajectories. High Point has cemented itself as a conference powerhouse, while Winthrop seeks a statement win to solidify its standing. Containing Zavala will be a primary focus for the Eagles’ defense. For the Panthers, slowing Lard’s playmaking will be key to disrupting Winthrop’s rhythm.

Saturday’s game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. Eastern tip-off. A victory would bolster High Point’s position atop the Big South, while Winthrop aims to play spoiler and build momentum heading into the conference tournament.