LEICESTER (Interstat) — Sheffield will visit Leicester on Saturday for a women’s professional basketball game between teams with contrasting early-season records.

Sheffield enters at 2-2 after a 99-82 win at Newcastle. Leicester is 0-4 after a 92-75 home loss to BA London Lions. Sheffield has won two of its first four games, while Leicester is still seeking its first victory of the season. Sheffield’s other results this season include a 75-66 home loss to Oaklands Wolves, an 88-59 home loss to Manchester Basketball and a 103-64 win at Cardiff. Leicester’s other results include a 90-62 loss at Manchester Basketball, a 94-62 loss at Essex and a 91-70 home loss to Newcastle Eagles. Sheffield’s two defeats both came at home, while Leicester’s four losses include two at home and two on the road. Sheffield’s win at Cardiff came in its season opener. Leicester opened with a home loss to Newcastle Eagles.

Nina Krisper is a player to watch for Sheffield. In her most recent outing, she had 31 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the win at Newcastle. She also had nine points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block against Oaklands Wolves and 10 points, three rebounds and two assists against Manchester Basketball. Sheffield’s most recent win also featured strong performances from Tierra Hodges, who had 22 points and five rebounds, and Laycee Drake, who had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Katie Januszewska is a player to watch for Leicester. She scored 25 points and added two rebounds and two assists in the loss to BA London Lions. Januszewska also had 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks at Manchester Basketball and 17 points, one rebound and three assists against Newcastle Eagles. In Leicester’s most recent game, Ally Sentance contributed 14 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Mercy Ademusayo added 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block.

The teams are scheduled to meet again later in the season, with Sheffield set to host Leicester. Sheffield’s upcoming schedule also includes games against London, Essex, Nottingham, Cardiff, Oaklands, Caledonia and Newcastle. Leicester’s upcoming slate includes games against Oaklands, Cardiff, Nottingham, Caledonia, Manchester and Newcastle. Sheffield will look to build on its recent road victory, while Leicester will seek a stronger performance at home. The matchup is one of several games on the schedule. Both teams will continue their seasons after this matchup. Both teams are in the early portion of their schedules.

The game simulator projects a final score of Sheffield 83, Leicester 67.