The American International College women's basketball team will take to the court for the first time this season on Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m. against the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. The Yellow Jackets will then have a quick turnaround as they play on Saturday afternoon at noon against Goldey Beacom.

The Yellow Jackets return just two starters from last season's team that went 26-6. The Yellow Jackets will look for new players to step up and keep their losses in single digits again this season.

Last time they met: These two teams have not met for 11 seasons. The Yellow Jackets took the only matchup in history between the schools, with an 87-71 win on March 12, 2004.

Here are some numbers that you should know:

3: Despite losing three starters from last season's squad, the Yellow Jackets are the preseason number three in the East Region, according to D2SIDA.

5: The Yellow Jackets have five newcomers this season who are all freshmen: Nadia Wooten, Nora Riera, Destine Perry, Rashana Siders, and Oshinofa Lakoju.

3-1: The Yellow Jackets are 3-1 in season openers in the past three season. Last season they opened the season against Northeast-10 foe St. Rose and took the 67-52 win.

35.7: Last season the Yellow Jacket defense held opponents to a 35.7 field goal percentage, which ranked them 19th in the country.

77.5: The Yellow Jackets were the ninth best free throw shooting team in the nation with a 77.5 percent.

Looking Forward: The Yellow Jackets waste no time getting into the conference season as on Wednesday, November 16, they will host Saint Rose. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. in Butova Gymnasium.