The University of Illinois Springfield women's basketball team has its first road game of the 2019-20 season this Saturday when it travels to Purdue Northwest for a 1 p.m. contest.

The Prairie Stars are looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season. UIS dropped a 77-66 decision to Kentucky Wesleyan on Tuesday night in a battle of undefeated teams.

Purdue Northwest is 1-4 after a four-point loss on Wednesday at Governors State. It is 0-3 against GLVC programs in 2019-20.

Earlier this season, UIS defeated Purdue Northwest by a 65-52 margin in Springfield, Ill. The Prairie Stars held the Pride to just 33.9 percent shooting. Tehya Fortune led the team with 15 points, and Katelyn Rosner had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

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