SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — The surging Rhode Island Rams will look to rebound from a rare conference loss when they host the George Washington Revolutionaries in an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball matchup Saturday at the Ryan Center.

The Rams (24-4, 13-2 A-10), one of the conference’s top teams, are coming off a 72-46 road defeat at Richmond on Wednesday. That loss snapped a five-game winning streak and marked only their second defeat in the last 18 contests. Rhode Island, which boasts one of the nation’s top defenses, will aim to reassert its dominance at home, where it is 13-1 this season.

Senior guard Sophia Vital is a key facilitator for the Rams. In the loss to Richmond, she played 37 minutes, contributing 7 points and 3 assists. Over her last eight games, she has averaged 8.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists, showcasing her all-around play.

George Washington (15-15, 7-8) arrives with momentum after a 61-47 home victory over Saint Bonaventure on Wednesday. The Revolutionaries have alternated wins and losses over their past six games. Guard Sara Lewis led the way with 11 points in 28 minutes against the Bonnies. Lewis has been a consistent scorer, including a 25-point performance at Davidson on Feb. 7, and will be central to GW’s offensive plans.

The Rams won the first meeting this season, 79-70, in Washington on Jan. 7. To split the season series, the Revolutionaries will need to solve a Rhode Island defense that allows just 53.8 points per game, ranking among the best in the A-10. George Washington averages 59.7 points offensively.

A Rhode Island victory would solidify its standing near the top of the conference ahead of the A-10 tournament. For George Washington, a road upset would provide a significant boost to its .500 record and conference tournament seeding.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 28.