SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking consistency in the Big Sky Conference standings will meet Saturday when the Sacramento State Hornets host the Eastern Washington Eagles in a women’s basketball matchup at Colberg Court.

Both teams enter the contest with identical 9-9 overall records. The game, scheduled for Jan. 24, 2026, features a pivotal mid-conference clash as each squad looks to break the .500 mark and build momentum.

Eastern Washington (9-9) arrives after a 57-66 home loss to Idaho State on Jan. 17. The Eagles have shown resilience, however, with recent road wins at Montana (65-58 on Jan. 10) and a notable non-conference victory at Washington State (71-69 on Dec. 10). Their performance has been fueled by guard Ella Gallatin, who is averaging 17.1 points per game over her last seven contests. Gallatin scored 22 points in the loss to Idaho State and dropped 20 in the win over Montana.

Sacramento State (9-9) is also looking to rebound from a lopsided road loss, falling 46-68 at Northern Colorado on Jan. 17. Prior to that, the Hornets had won three straight conference games, including a 78-59 rout at Northern Arizona. Their offense runs through guard Benthe Versteeg, who posted a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a 60-39 win over Weber State on Jan. 3. She followed that with 18 points and 4 assists in the win over Northern Arizona.

The matchup hinges on backcourt play, pitting Gallatin’s scoring prowess against Versteeg’s all-around versatility. Both teams have struggled defensively at times, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair. Eastern Washington will aim to exploit its recent success on the road, while Sacramento State will rely on its home court advantage to steady its conference campaign.

The Hornets lead the all-time series 34-31, but the teams split their two meetings last season, each winning on their home floor. They are scheduled to meet again in Cheney, Washington, on Feb. 19.