PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking to halt early-season slides will meet Friday when the Portland State Vikings host the San Jose State Spartans in a non-conference women’s basketball game at the Stott Center.

The Spartans (0-4) are off to a winless start following a 76-52 road loss to Pepperdine on Sunday. San Jose State has struggled offensively, failing to surpass 60 points in any contest this season. Guard Rylei Waugh, who logged 28 minutes and scored 10 points in the loss to Pepperdine, has been a consistent presence in the lineup.

Portland State (1-4) has also found wins hard to come by, dropping its last three games. The Vikings fell 71-63 at Utah Tech on Saturday despite a 26-point performance from Kyleigh Brown. Her scoring outburst provides a bright spot for a Vikings offense that was held to 55 points or fewer in its two other recent losses.

Friday’s matchup presents a critical opportunity for both programs to build momentum before the bulk of their schedules resume next week. San Jose State continues its road trip at Washington on Monday, while Portland State will host UC San Diego on Sunday.