Women’s basketball preview

The Grizzlies are led by the Big Sky’s premier backcourt duo, which includes point guard Sonya Roger, who ranks second in the nation in three-point percentage at 48.4 percent, and backcourt mate junior Mandy Morales. Both Rogers and Morales average better than 12 points per game.

What: Portland State (20-7, 10-4 BSC) vs. Montana (22-5, 12-2 BSC)Where: Peter W. Stott Center When: Saturday, March 8, 2:05 p.m.On the air: www.goviks.com (audio), 910 AM KTRO (radio)

Probable Starters:Portland StateG Claire FaucherG Lexi BishopF Delaney ConwayF Kelsey KahleF Kelli Valentine

Montana State G Sonya Rogers G Mandy Morales F Johanna Closson F Britney Lohman F Tamara Guardipee

Stars: The Grizzlies are led by the Big Sky’s premier backcourt duo, which includes point guard Sonya Roger, who ranks second in the nation in three-point percentage at 48.4 percent, and backcourt mate junior Mandy Morales. Both Rogers and Morales average better than 12 points per game.

At a glance: As successful as the Vikings’ season has been thus far, a victory over conference powerhouse Montana would likely elevate the young Vikings’ spirits before next week’s conference tournament. Montana has won its last five games, and has dominated this series of late, taking the last nine from Portland State. In their earlier matchup this season, Portland State rallied from 11 points down with less than five minutes remaining to force overtime, before eventually falling 77-73. The Vikings can even the season series by defeating the Grizzlies, whose five losses this season have all come on the road.