CHICAGO (Interstat) — Two teams in search of their first win of the season will meet Thursday when the Northern Illinois Huskies face the Illinois-Chicago Flames in a nonconference women’s basketball game.

The Huskies (0-3) are coming off a 68-50 home loss to Western Illinois on Tuesday. Emilie Sorensen led Northern Illinois with 17 points in the defeat. The Huskies have lost their three games by an average of 16.3 points.

The Flames (0-2) last played on Nov. 7, falling 72-56 on the road against Indiana. Julia Coleman scored 20 points and Jessica Carrothers added 17 in the losing effort. UIC also dropped its season opener to Robert Morris, 78-63.

Both teams have struggled defensively early in the season. Northern Illinois is allowing 73.7 points per game, while the Flames are surrendering an average of 75 points.

Tipoff is set for Thursday night at the UIC Pavilion. The game represents a key opportunity for either program to build momentum before a tough stretch of schedule. Northern Illinois travels to SIU Edwardsville on Nov. 21, while UIC’s next game is at Ball State on Nov. 24.