DAVIDSON, N.C. (Interstat) — A critical Atlantic 10 women’s basketball matchup with postseason implications is set for Saturday when the Davidson Wildcats host the Dayton Flyers at Belk Arena. Both teams enter the contest looking to build momentum for the final stretch of the conference schedule. Davidson (16-11 overall) holds a slightly better record than Dayton (14-12), making every win crucial for seeding in the upcoming conference tournament. The Wildcats are coming off a dominant 66-39 road victory at VCU on Wednesday, a performance that showcased their defensive prowess. A key contributor in that win was freshman forward Angeliki Ziaka, who provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and three blocked shots in just 17 minutes. Her recent energy will be needed against a physical Dayton frontcourt. Dayton arrives having snapped a two-game skid with a narrow 65-63 home win over Saint Louis on Feb. 14. The Flyers are led by guard Nicole Stephens, who has been a consistent offensive force. Over her last seven games, Stephens is averaging over 15 points and 3.5 assists per contest, including a 14-point, 5-rebound, 4-assist effort in the win over Saint Louis. Her backcourt battle with Davidson’s Elena Alvarez Castellanos, who dished four assists against VCU, will be pivotal. Recent results highlight both teams’ volatility. Dayton’s last five games have been decided by an average of just 5.6 points, while Davidson has oscillated between strong defensive showings and offensive struggles, as seen in a 43-65 loss to Richmond on Feb. 14. Historically, the Atlantic 10 standings remain tightly packed, elevating the importance of this head-to-head result. Dayton will aim to leverage its experience and Stephens’ scoring to secure a valuable road win. Davidson will counter by relying on its home-court advantage and seeking a balanced attack to improve its conference standing. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Belk Arena.