CHARLOTTENLUND, Denmark (Interstat) — The SISU women’s basketball team will host Skovbakken Bears on Friday in a professional matchup between two clubs still searching for their first victory of the season.

SISU enters with a 0-1 record. Skovbakken Bears enters at 0-2. The home side will try to use its home court to secure an early-season win, while the visiting Bears will look to break through on the road. SISU’s most recent game ended in a 71-67 loss at Horsholm. Skovbakken Bears’ season has included a 63-53 loss at Falcon and a 78-47 loss to Aabyhoj. Both teams have played limited games and will look to establish consistency.

Skovbakken Bears will lean on Emilie Hesseldal. She has been a consistent presence in the paint and on the glass. In her most recent outing, Hesseldal scored 26 points and collected 19 rebounds in 30 minutes against Horsholm. She also had two assists and two blocks. In the previous game, she posted 14 points and 18 rebounds in 32 minutes against Aabyhoj, along with two assists and one block. In a road game at Falcon, she finished with 15 points and 19 rebounds in 38 minutes. Hesseldal has reached double figures in both scoring and rebounding in each of those contests. She has recorded at least 18 rebounds in each of the three games.

SISU will counter with Josefine Schubart Haabegaard. She has been active on the boards and productive on offense. In her most recent game, Haabegaard recorded 15 points and 13 rebounds in 30 minutes at Horsholm. In an earlier game against Amager, she had 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes. She has posted a double-double in each of her two listed appearances. Her ability to contribute on both ends could be key for SISU.

The game will feature two teams looking to establish consistency. Skovbakken Bears has shown the ability to score through Hesseldal, who has been a force on the glass. SISU will look for Haabegaard to continue her strong start and help control the interior. Both teams are in the early part of their schedules and will be seeking momentum.

SISU and Skovbakken Bears are scheduled to meet again later in the season. For now, the focus is on the contest Friday at SISU’s home court. The matchup offers both clubs a chance to earn a first victory and build confidence. SISU will aim to protect its home floor, while Skovbakken Bears will try to secure a road result behind Hesseldal’s play inside.

Interstat’s game simulator projects SISU to defeat Skovbakken Bears 69-64.