CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Augustana Vikings women's basketball team heads north for a conference battle against the North Park Vikings on Saturday, January 11. 

The Vikings enter the contest with a 5-8 record and 1-3 in conference play. The team returns to action after falling to No. 2 Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday by a score of 75-38.

The Titans scored first to secure the early advantage before Paige Melton put up three points for Augie to even the score at 3-3. Illinois Wesleyan regained the lead and concluded the first quarter with 19 consecutive points to make a 28-7 score. In the second quarter, the Titans outscored the Vikings 18-8, with four of Augie's points coming from the free-throw line. 

In the second half, Illinois Wesleyan continued their momentum to secure the 75-38 victory. 

Melton led the team with 12 points and four assists. Cali Papez collected five shots off the glass and notched two blocks.

North Park enters the contest with an overall record of 3-11 and 0-5 in CCIW play. The Vikings return to action after falling to Carroll on Wednesday by a score of 89-63. The team shot 40 percent in field goals with 24 points in the paint. Caroline Long led the team with 17 points, Evelyn Abundes followed with 14, and Aliyah Hershberger notched 10. North Park holds a 1-4 home record with their last home game resulting in a 67-57 loss against Millikin on December 7. 

Augie holds a 44-38 all-time series record over North Park. Augustana secured a 61-52 victory last season in Chicago. Kadence Tatum led the team with 17 points, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Papez followed with 13 points and seven rebounds.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.