When: 2:05 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9What: Portland State (15-6, 5-3 BSC) vs. Sacramento State (5-15, 3-5 BSC)Where: Stott CenterOn the air: Goviks.com (audio)
Probable starters:
Portland StateG Claire FaucherG Kelly MarchantF Delaney ConwayF Kelsey KahleC Courtney Cremer
Sacramento State G Sami Field-Polisso G Jasmine Cannady F Becca Reams F Charday Hunt C Atty Boyer
Stars: Boyer, a junior center, leads the Hornets, as she is averaging just less than 12 points per game and is No. 13 in the conference in scoring. Sacramento State is also getting solid production from their freshman point guard Field-Polisso, who is averaging eight points and 3.4 assists per contest and has started every game this season.
Just a taste: Portland State has taken the last four meetings between the two teams, taking a 12-point win over the Hornets earlier this season. Sacramento State currently possesses the Big Sky’s sixth and final playoff spot, and should be opportunistic after upsetting Northern Colorado last weekend. Expect the Vikings offense to look for transition opportunities, where sophomore point guard Faucher, who nearly recorded a triple-double when the two teams faced off one month ago, should lead the attack.