Women’s Basketball Preview: Saturday

Though the Bengal’s season thus far has been full of struggles, including a five-game losing streak, the team won their Big Sky opener against Northern Colorado on Jan. 2.

When: Saturday, Jan, 10, 1:05 p.m.

What: Portland State (10-5, 3-0 BSC) vs. Idaho State (4-11, 1-1 BSC)
Where: Reed Gymnasium, Pocatello, Idaho

On the air: www.bigskytv.org (audio and video), www.goviks.com (statistics)

Stars: Senior guard Michelle Grohs, who is averaging a team-high 13.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, leads the Bengals. Statistically, she is fourth-best rebounder in the Big Sky. Junior forward Oana Iacovita chips in 11 points and nearly eight rebounds per game.

Senior forward Kelsey Kahle continues her assault on the Portland State record books, while junior guard Claire Faucher leads the Vikings in assists and steals per game. 

Just a taste: Though the Bengal’s season thus far has been full of struggles, including a five-game losing streak, the team won their Big Sky opener against Northern Colorado on Jan. 2. The game could spell trouble for Portland State who has been dominant at home, but shaky on the road. 

The Vikings have won four of the past six meetings between the two teams, and won both match-ups last season by an average of 29 points.