LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — A surging Santa Clara team visits Loyola Marymount on Friday to open West Coast Conference women’s basketball play in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions.

The Broncos (12-3) carry a five-game winning streak into Gersten Pavilion, having won those contests by an average of 22.2 points. Their most recent outing was a dominant 94-65 home victory over Seattle on Tuesday. Loyola Marymount (7-6) snapped a two-game skid with a 67-58 road win at Washington State that same day.

Sophie Glancey powers Santa Clara’s offense. The standout forward is coming off a 22-point performance in just 24 minutes against Seattle and has been a consistent force. During the win streak, she posted a 29-point, 8-rebound game at Grand Canyon and a 19-point, 13-rebound double-double at North Texas.

The Lions will counter with guard Jess Lawson, who scored 16 points in the win at Washington State. Lawson has been a key scorer, including a 27-point effort in a loss at Wichita State earlier this month.

Santa Clara’s record is bolstered by a potent offense that has eclipsed 90 points three times this season. Loyola Marymount has shown resilience, pushing Gonzaga to double-overtime in an 87-80 road loss on Dec. 28, but has struggled for consistency.

Friday’s contest begins a critical conference stretch for both teams. The Broncos continue WCC play at home against Gonzaga on Sunday. The Lions host San Francisco on Sunday.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST at Gersten Pavilion.