CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (Interstat) — The Boise State Broncos, off to a strong 6-1 start, will face the Tulane Green Wave (3-3) in a women’s college basketball matchup Friday at the Paradise Jam tournament.

The Broncos enter the contest following a decisive 65-45 victory over North Dakota on Thursday. Dani Bayes led the way with 15 points and five assists, while Tatum Thompson added 16 points and eight rebounds. Boise State’s lone loss this season came on the road against then-Colorado.

Tulane arrives after a narrow 64-61 win against Elon in their Paradise Jam opener Thursday. Mecailin Marshall scored a team-high 17 points for the Green Wave, and Dyllan Hanna contributed eight points and eight rebounds. Tulane has faced a challenging early schedule, including a 101-71 loss to LSU.

Friday’s game will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Following the tournament, Boise State will host California Baptist on Dec. 6, while Tulane returns home to face Missouri State on Dec. 4.