High Point women's basketball wins second straight Big South title

Aaliyah Collins and Anna Hager lead the Panthers to a 71-67 victory over Radford

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:35pm

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The High Point University women's basketball team defeated Radford University 71-67 to win the Big South Conference Championship for the second consecutive year. Aaliyah Collins scored a team-high 21 points and Anna Hager added 18 points to lead the Panthers to the victory and earn an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

This championship win continues High Point's recent dominance in the Big South Conference, as they have now won the title in back-to-back seasons. The Panthers' success has helped raise the profile of the women's basketball program and the university as a whole.

The details

High Point jumped out to an early lead and maintained it throughout the game, though Radford made a late push to try and come back. The Panthers were able to hold on for the 71-67 victory, led by standout performances from Collins and Hager. This marks the second straight Big South title for High Point, solidifying their status as the conference's premier women's basketball program.

  • The game was played on March 21, 2026.

The players

Aaliyah Collins

A key player for the High Point women's basketball team, Collins scored a team-high 21 points in the Big South Championship game.

Anna Hager

A standout performer for High Point, Hager scored 18 points to help lead the Panthers to the Big South title.

High Point University

The women's basketball team from High Point University, located in High Point, North Carolina, has now won the Big South Conference Championship in back-to-back seasons.

Radford University

The women's basketball team from Radford University, located in Radford, Virginia, was the runner-up in the Big South Conference Championship game.

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The takeaway

High Point's continued success in women's basketball has solidified their status as the top program in the Big South Conference. Their ability to win the championship in consecutive seasons is a testament to the talent and coaching of the Panthers' squad.