PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Interstat) — The Rutgers women’s basketball team looks to continue its strong start to the season when it hosts Northeastern in a non-conference matchup Friday at Louis Brown Center.

The Scarlet Knights (5-2) return home after a 67-61 victory over Siena on Monday. Rutgers was led in that contest by Nene Ndiaye, who scored a game-high 26 points, and Zachara Perkins, who added 17 points. Imani Lester contributed 10 points and four blocks.

Northeastern (3-4) arrives after a 51-46 road win against Massachusetts-Lowell on Tuesday. Taylor Holohan paced the Huskies with 14 points in that victory.

The Scarlet Knights have found success at home this season, boasting a 4-1 record in Piscataway. Their lone home loss was a 71-54 defeat to Stony Brook on Nov. 9.

The Huskies have struggled on the road, with a 1-3 record away from home. Their sole road win came in their season opener, a 75-64 victory at Yale on Nov. 7.

Following this game, Rutgers will host Saint Peter’s on Sunday. Northeastern’s next contest is at home against Massachusetts on Dec. 3.