FAIRLAWN, Va. (Interstat) — The Radford Highlanders, riding a three-game winning streak, will look to solidify their standing when they host the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in a Big South Conference women’s basketball matchup Friday afternoon at the D.N. Dedmon Center. Radford (12-9) enters with momentum after a 78-63 victory over Longwood on Wednesday, powered by a 23-point performance from guard Joi Williams. The Highlanders have won five of their last seven, with their conference losses coming against top-tier foes High Point and Charleston Southern. UNC Asheville (8-12) arrives after a nail-biting 57-56 home win over South Carolina Upstate, snapping a two-game skid. The Bulldogs have struggled for consistency but have shown resilience in close games. The matchup features two of the conference’s top guards. Radford’s Williams has been on a scoring tear, averaging 20 points over her last three games. For Asheville, Jamaria Freeman is a dynamic playmaker, coming off a 13-point, 6-assist effort against Upstate and nearly posting a triple-double (15 points, 9 assists) in a loss to Charleston Southern on Jan. 14. Team trends heavily favor the home side. Radford boasts a formidable 7-2 record at the Dedmon Center this season, including a 3-1 mark in conference play. UNC Asheville is 1-7 in true road games, with its lone win coming at Presbyterian on Jan. 17. Statistically, Radford’s defense has been a cornerstone during its streak, holding opponents to an average of 52 points in the last three wins. Asheville’s offense has been sporadic, failing to reach 60 points in four of its eight conference contests. National Statistical’s ELO system projects Radford as a heavy favorite with a 93.5% probability to win. This game is the first of a regular-season series between the teams, who will meet again in Asheville on Feb. 11. For Radford, it’s a chance to continue climbing the league table, while the Bulldogs aim to build on their latest win and spring a road upset. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Friday.