PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — A surging Rhode Island women’s basketball team will look to continue its strong start when it visits intrastate foe Providence at the Dunkin’ Center on Wednesday night.

The Rams (8-2) enter on a three-game winning streak, including a 69-56 road victory at Maine on Sunday. Guard Vanessa Harris, a key player for Rhode Island, scored 18 points in that win and has averaged 14.9 points over her last seven contests. She is complemented by Brooklyn Gray, who also had 18 points against Maine, and forward Palmire Mbu.

Rhode Island’s resume includes a notable 68-63 win at North Carolina State on Nov. 23. Its two losses came against Princeton and Rutgers by a combined 13 points.

Providence (6-4) seeks to rebound after dropping two straight Big East road games, most recently a 62-55 loss at Saint John’s on Sunday. The Friars have been led by guard Orlagh Gormley, who posted 12 points, five assists and two blocks in that contest. She averages 4.9 assists per game this season. Forward Teneisia Brown and Ashley Dinges provide additional scoring options.

The Friars are 4-1 at home this season, with the lone loss a 54-48 defeat to Middle Tennessee on Nov. 24.

This nonconference matchup offers Rhode Island a chance to claim a second road win over a high-major opponent this season, while Providence aims to steady itself before a daunting stretch that includes a Dec. 28 visit to national power South Carolina and a New Year’s Eve home game against Connecticut.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Wednesday. Providence will host Stonehill on Saturday, while Rhode Island’s next game is Dec. 19 against Wagner.