FARGO, N.D. (Interstat) — Northern Colorado and North Dakota State meet in a Summit League doubleheader Saturday at Newman Outdoor Field, with both teams seeking to climb out of the bottom of the conference standings.

The Bears (13-33) and Bison (9-28) each have lost five of their last six games overall.

First pitch for the afternoon game is set for 1 p.m., with the nightcap to follow. The forecast calls for clouds and 63 degrees.

Northern Colorado shortstop Logan Pruski enters the twin bill after a 2-for-4, two-RBI performance in a 12-11 loss to Omaha on Sunday. The Bears’ leadoff hitter has gone 5-for-14 (.357) with three RBIs over his past three games. He is a versatile threat in the lineup and a steady presence in the infield.

North Dakota State’s Kyle Law has been the Bison’s most consistent bat. The designated hitter went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in a 16-10 loss to South Dakota State on Sunday. Over his past 10 games, Law is batting .366 (11-for-30) with two home runs and six RBIs. He also has three multi-hit games in that span.

The series opener Friday saw North Dakota State win 5-0. The teams split a three-game set in Greeley, Colo., earlier this season, with Northern Colorado winning the rubber match 10-5 on April 12.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 6-3 Northern Colorado victory, while the Interstat ELO system gives North Dakota State a 68.8 percent probability to win.

The Bears and Bison conclude the four-game series Sunday. Northern Colorado returns home to host Oral Roberts next week, while North Dakota State travels to Saint Thomas.