BUFFALO, N.Y. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking their first win of the young season will meet Friday when the Eastern Michigan Eagles visit the Canisius Golden Griffins in a nonconference women’s basketball game.

The matchup at Koessler Athletic Center pits Eastern Michigan (0-1) against Canisius (0-1), both coming off season-opening road losses. The Eagles fell 80-71 at Louisiana-Monroe on Monday, while the Golden Griffins were defeated 100-40 at Michigan on Tuesday.

Eastern Michigan showed offensive promise in its opener, led by Sisi Eleko’s 24 points and seven rebounds. Peyton Hill added 15 points and four assists, and Brooklyn Thrash scored 11 points.

Canisius struggled offensively against a powerful Michigan team. Shariah Gailes paced the Golden Griffins with nine rebounds, while Mary Copple scored a team-high eight points.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a high-scoring, dead-even contest, simulating a 100-100 tie.

Following this game, Eastern Michigan travels to face Michigan State on Sunday. Canisius’ next contest is at Syracuse on Tuesday.