PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Interstat) — The Sam Houston Bearkats and Arkansas-Pine Bluff Lady Golden Lions, both seeking to get back to .500, will face off in a non-conference women’s basketball game Wednesday at the HPER Complex.

Both teams enter with 1-1 records after suffering lopsided road losses in their most recent outings. Sam Houston is coming off an 88-46 defeat at the hands of Texas Christian on Sunday. Fanta Kone led the Bearkats with 13 points in the loss, while Aysia Ward-Strong added 10. Their season began with a 58-39 victory over Southwestern Christian.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff fell 101-49 at Arkansas on Friday. Jasmine Davis scored 14 points for the Lady Golden Lions, with Jailah Pelly adding 11 points and seven rebounds. The team opened its season with a notable 69-64 road win against Memphis.

Wednesday’s contest represents a chance for both programs to build momentum before continuing their respective schedules. The Bearkats will host Prairie View on Monday, while the Lady Golden Lions are set to host Louisiana-Monroe on Sunday.