ABERDEEN, S.D. (Interstat) — Chadron State and Northern State will meet Monday in a men’s NCAA Division II basketball game at Wachs Arena in Aberdeen, S.D. Northern State is the home team, and Chadron State is the visiting team.

Both programs enter the matchup with 0-0 records. Chadron State’s most recent result was a 107-95 overtime home win over Westminster (Utah). Northern State’s most recent result was a 68-64 home loss to Minnesota-Moorhead.

Chadron State, known as the Eagles, will look to build on its most recent result as it opens the season. The Eagles will play the Wolves on Northern State’s home floor at Wachs Arena. Northern State, known as the Wolves, will open its season on its home court.

After the game, Chadron State is scheduled to face West Texas A&M and Texas A&M International in Shawnee, Okla. The Eagles then are set to host Nebraska-Kearney before road games at Sioux Falls and Augustana (S.D.). Chadron State also is scheduled to host Colorado Mesa and Western State, visit Black Hills State, host South Dakota Mines and host Bethel (Kan.) in its early schedule.

Northern State’s early schedule includes road games at Southeastern Oklahoma and Southern Nazarene. The Wolves also are scheduled to play at Jamestown, host Sioux Falls, visit Augustana (S.D.), host Minot State, visit Mary, play at Minnesota-Duluth, visit Bemidji State and host Minnesota-Moorhead.

The game will be played at Wachs Arena in Aberdeen, S.D. The matchup brings together two programs looking for a strong start to the season. Both teams will be playing their first game of the season. The Eagles and Wolves will each continue their early schedules after the contest. Chadron State’s slate includes several home games and road trips, while Northern State’s schedule features a mix of home and away contests.

The Eagles’ early schedule also includes games in Oklahoma, South Dakota and Kansas. The Wolves’ slate includes opponents from Oklahoma, South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. Both teams will play several games before returning to their respective home courts. The game is scheduled at Wachs Arena.

Northern State will play its first game at Wachs Arena before heading on the road for two games in Oklahoma. Chadron State will travel to Shawnee, Okla., for two games before returning home. The matchup is one of several early-season contests for both programs. Both teams will play multiple games in the coming weeks.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Northern State 84, Chadron State 76. Interstat’s ELO system projects Northern State with a 72.3 percent probability to win.