LOUISVILLE (Interstat) — Sewanee and Spalding will meet Sunday in a men’s NCAA Division III basketball game at Columbia Gym in Louisville, Ky., with both teams entering at 0-0. The Tigers will be the visiting team, while the Golden Eagles will have the home floor. The matchup gives each program an early chance to establish a tone for the season and earn a first victory.

Sewanee’s most recent result was an 87-79 loss at Centre. The Tigers remained within striking distance but could not complete a comeback in that outing. They will look for a more balanced effort against Spalding and will try to limit turnovers and keep the Golden Eagles from building an early advantage. Sewanee’s upcoming schedule includes several regional contests, but the focus will be on the Sunday matchup and the chance to begin the current campaign on a positive note. Piedmont, Covenant, Pfeiffer, Centre, Maryville (TN), Asbury, Millsaps, Rhodes and Washington & Lee are among the teams ahead on Sewanee’s schedule.

Spalding’s most recent outing was a 79-43 loss at Webster. The Golden Eagles will seek a stronger start at home and will try to generate offense through sustained possessions. Spalding’s schedule also includes a mix of home and road tests, but the Golden Eagles will first concentrate on Sewanee and the opportunity to protect their home court. A win would give Spalding a 1-0 record and early confidence before the schedule becomes more demanding. Hanover, Centre, Principia, Westminster (MO), Simpson, DePauw, Asbury, Nebraska Wesleyan and Blackburn are among Spalding’s upcoming opponents.

Both teams will be seeking their first win of the season. Sewanee will try to dictate tempo and create scoring chances in transition, while Spalding will look to use its home surroundings and control the flow in the half court. The Tigers and Golden Eagles are familiar with the demands of Division III play, and the early part of the game could set the tone. Neither team has a current win or loss, so the matchup offers a fresh start for both programs. Rebounding and free-throw shooting will be areas to watch.

The contest is scheduled for Columbia Gym in Louisville, Ky., and will mark the first game reflected in each team’s current 0-0 record. Sewanee will aim to build on stretches from its last outing, while Spalding will try to avoid the kind of offensive struggles it encountered in its most recent result. The game is expected to provide an early measuring point for two teams beginning a new campaign.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Spalding 70, Sewanee 69, and its ELO system projects Spalding with a 61.6 percent probability to win.