HAMMOND, La. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum will meet Saturday when the Memphis women’s basketball team visits Southeastern Louisiana at the University Center.

The Memphis Tigers (4-7) enter on a three-game skid, most recently a 57-85 road loss at Murray State on Monday. The Southeastern Louisiana Lions (2-6) have lost four straight, including a 70-77 double-overtime defeat at Houston Christian last Friday.

The matchup features a pair of high-volume scorers who will carry the offensive load for their struggling squads. Memphis is led by guard Tamya Smith, who is coming off a career performance. She scored 27 points with eight rebounds in 33 minutes against Murray State, showcasing her ability to carry the Tigers’ offense. However, her production has been volatile, as she was held to just three points in a loss at Middle Tennessee on Dec. 7.

For the Lions, guard Aliyah Collins has been a consistent bright spot during their losing streak. She poured in 29 points in 50 minutes in the double-overtime contest at Houston Christian and had 23 points against Northwestern State on Dec. 7. Her scoring prowess will be central to Southeastern Louisiana’s hopes of an upset at home.

Both teams have faced challenging non-conference schedules. Memphis’s losses include setbacks to Power Five opponents Florida and Ole Miss, while Southeastern Louisiana was routed by national powers Baylor and LSU. This game represents a more even opportunity for each to steady their record before league play intensifies in the new year.

The Tigers will look to control the interior, where Smith and Kennedi Alexander, who had seven points and six rebounds off the bench last game, provide a presence. The Lions will rely heavily on Collins’ perimeter scoring and the support of Aisha Marten-Coney and Natalie Huff, who logged heavy minutes in the recent overtime loss.

Tip-off is set for Saturday, Dec. 20, in Hammond. Following this contest, Memphis will host Rust on Dec. 28, while Southeastern Louisiana faces a daunting road test at Texas on the same date.