When: 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 What: Portland State (15-6, 5-3 BSC) vs. Northern Arizona (7-14, 3-5 BSC) Where: Stott CenterOn the air: Goviks.com (audio)
Probable starters:
Northern Arizona G Janelle Matthews G Jenna Galloway G Sade Cunningham F Laura DinkinsC Ashley Ingle Portland StateG Claire FaucherG Kelly Marchant F Delaney ConwayF Kelsey KahleC Courtney Cremer
Stars: The Lumberjacks are led by senior forward Laura Dinkins, the reigning Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year. Dinkins is averaging 14 points and eight rebounds per game. Junior center Ashley Ingle is third in the conference in rebounding, pulling down nine boards per game to go with her 12.7 points-per-game average.
Just a taste: Northern Arizona has struggled thus far this season after advancing to the Big Sky Championship game two consecutive years. With the exception of the Vikings 15-point victory over the Lumberjacks earlier this season, Northern Arizona has owned the series, taking 17 of 23 from the Vikings. Portland State should attempt to regain their early season form at home after two consecutive road losses to Montana and Montana State.