ST. LOUIS (Interstat) — The Davidson Wildcats visit the Saint Louis Billikens on Saturday in an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball matchup featuring two teams looking to build momentum as conference play begins.

The game tips off at 2 p.m. EST at Chaifetz Arena.

Davidson (9-5) enters on a two-game win streak, most recently defeating Loyola Chicago 62-50 on Wednesday. The Wildcats have been led by guard Katie Donovan, who scored 18 points in that victory. Donovan has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 16.3 points over her last six games, including a 28-point performance against Ball State on Dec. 7.

Saint Louis (8-7) has won four straight, including a 72-62 road win at Duquesne on Wednesday. The Billikens’ surge has been fueled by forward Alyssa Koerkenmeier, who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds against the Dukes. Over her last five games, Koerkenmeier has averaged 14.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks, providing a major interior presence.

The Wildcats hold a slight edge in the overall season record, but the Billikens have home-court advantage and recent form on their side. Davidson’s defense, which held its last opponent to 50 points, will be tested by a Saint Louis offense that has averaged 89.5 points in its last two home games.

This contest marks the conference opener for both teams. Davidson will look to Donovan and forward Charlise Dunn, who had 13 points and 13 rebounds against Loyola, to control the tempo. Saint Louis will counter with Koerkenmeier and guard Alexia Nelson, who dished out eight assists in the win at Duquesne.

The matchup could hinge on the paint battle between Davidson’s Dunn and Saint Louis’ Koerkenmeier, two of the A-10’s most productive forwards.

Following this game, Davidson hosts Saint Joseph’s on Jan. 7, while Saint Louis prepares to host VCU on the same date.