Two-time all-conference performer Sarah Tuomi leads the Wildcats in nearly every offensive category. The senior forward also ranks among the Big Sky elite in scoring, rebounding, free-throw percentage and three-pointers made. Sophomore point guard Tonya Schnibbe, who leads the Wildcats in assists per game, runs a Weber State offense that is limited, but efficient.
Women’s basketball preview
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16What: Portland State (16-6, 6-3 BSC) at Weber State (9-12, 3-7 BSC)Where: Dee Events Center in Ogden, UtahOn the air: Big Sky TV (subscription required)
Probable starters:
Portland State G Claire Faucher G Kelly Marchant F Delaney Conway F Kelsey Kahle C Kelli Valentine
Weber State G Tonya SchnibbeG Jessica SmithF Sara TuomiF Caitlin AndersonC Janie Rayback
Stars: Two-time all-conference performer Sarah Tuomi leads the Wildcats in nearly every offensive category. The senior forward also ranks among the Big Sky elite in scoring, rebounding, free-throw percentage and three-pointers made. Sophomore point guard Tonya Schnibbe, who leads the Wildcats in assists per game, runs a Weber State offense that is limited, but efficient.
Just a taste: Weber State has owned this series of late, especially in Ogden, where the Vikings have lost four straight. This season the Wildcats have struggled to 0-4 at home, though, and lost to Portland State 64-49 in their matchup earlier this season. If the Vikings contain Tuomi and junior center Janie Rayback, who had 13 points in their game in January, Portland State should return home with their first season sweep of the Wildcats since the 1999-2000 season.
