IRVINE, Calif. (Interstat) — Two teams looking to build momentum after difficult starts, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and UC Irvine Anteaters, will meet in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Bren Events Center.

Both teams enter with identical 1-2 records. Northern Arizona is coming off a dominant 100-59 home victory over Embry-Riddle on Tuesday. Naomi White led the way for the Lumberjacks, scoring 21 points and dishing out six assists. Hannah Williams added 16 points in the win.

UC Irvine seeks to rebound from a 61-49 road loss to Idaho State on Wednesday. Naomy Zonzon-Huyghe paced the Anteaters with nine points in that contest, while Jada Wynn pulled down eight rebounds.

The Lumberjacks began their season with road losses at New Mexico and Utah Tech before their breakout offensive performance. UC Irvine opened with a win over San Diego but has since dropped consecutive games at Arizona and Idaho State.

Saturday’s matchup will be the final tune-up for both squads before multi-team events. Northern Arizona will host Pepperdine on Nov. 19 before heading to the Las Vegas Invitational. UC Irvine travels to Alaska for the Great Alaska Shootout, facing Bowling Green on Nov. 21.