FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Women's Basketball looks to add to its five-game winning streak this weekend when the Lions host Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State this week at the Stubblefield Center.

The Lions will square off with Missouri Southern at 5:30 p.m. Thursday followed by a matchup with the No. 8 Gorillas at 1 p.m. Saturday. Both games will be streamed on the MIAA Network and broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Live stats will be available at uafortsmithlions.com.

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LAST WEEK: UAFS earned a pair of road wins, defeating Newman and Emporia State.

OFFENSIVE FIREWORKS: The Lions are averaging 83.4 points per game during their five-game win streak, nearly 10 points above their season average of 74.6.

HOME SWEET HOME: UAFS is 7-0 at the Stubblefield Center this season.

HIGH SCORING: Saturday's matchup between the Lions and Gorillas features two of the top three scoring teams in the MIAA. Pitt State leads the league with 81.4 points per game while UAFS is third at 74.6.

BALANCED ATTACK: UAFS had seven players average at least 7.5 points per game in the two wins last week.

RECORD WATCH: Forward Sinetra Jones ranks fifth with 66 career blocks.

SCOUTING MSSU: The Lions are 13-8, 5-4 MIAA and have played just four true road games on the year with a 1-3 mark. MSSU has the best turnover margin in the league at 3.52 per game. Forward Ryan Franklin leads the

SCOUTING PSU: The Gorillas are ranked No. 6 in the latest WBCA Top 25 and enter the week atop the MIAA standings at 17-2, 9-0 MIAA. They lead the league in numerous offensive categories, led by forward Karenna Gerber's 16.2 points per game.

THE FIRST TIME: UAFS was defeated in road contests at Missouri Southern (91-79) and Pittsburg State (91-71) at the beginning of January.

THE SERIES: UAFS is 1-2 all-time against Missouri Southern and 3-5 versus Pittsburg State.