Preview: Radford Highlanders at Arkansas State Red Wolves

JONESBORO, Ark. (Interstat) — Two of the nation’s hottest mid-major women’s basketball teams will clash Monday night when the Radford Highlanders visit the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

The matchup, scheduled for March 23, 2026, features Radford (23-12) against Arkansas State (24-9) in a non-conference postseason contest. Both teams enter with strong late-season form, having each won five of their last six games.

The Highlanders are riding high after a dominant 77-58 victory over Morehead State on Friday. Guard Cate Carlson led the charge with 20 points in 31 minutes, continuing her role as Radford’s offensive catalyst. In her last six games, Carlson has averaged over 10 points per contest, including a 20-point outburst in the team’s most recent win. She is supported by a balanced lineup that saw Joi Williams (15 points, 5 assists) and Angelina Nice (10 points, 4 assists) also excel against Morehead State.

Arkansas State, however, presents Radford’s toughest test in weeks. The Red Wolves boast a superior overall record and have been formidable at home, including a recent 87-53 rout of Texas State on Feb. 27. Their most recent outing was a 83-73 road loss to a powerful Troy team on March 8, a game in which D’Arrah Allen scored 18 points and Bella Weary added 14. The Red Wolves’ offense has been potent, scoring 92 points in a win over Louisiana-Lafayette and 87 against Texas State in recent weeks.

The game pits Radford’s momentum against Arkansas State’s home-court advantage and consistent scoring depth. A key battle will be on the perimeter, where Carlson’s playmaking for Radford will need to counter an Arkansas State defense that has shown the ability to generate turnovers and transition opportunities.

With both teams featuring winning records and efficient offenses, Monday’s contest is expected to be a closely contested battle, potentially impacting postseason seeding and providing a showcase for two of the region’s top programs.