NORTHFIELD, Minn. (Interstat) — Carleton (1-0) will host Wisconsin-River Falls (0-0) in a men’s NCAA Division III basketball game Sunday at West Gym. The Knights are seeking a second straight strong performance after opening their season with a 74-60 home win over Wartburg, while the Falcons are set to begin their campaign.

Carleton’s offense will center attention on forward Sam Koelling, who was productive in the Knights’ opener. Koelling played 31 minutes and finished with 20 points, six rebounds and two assists. Andrew Weber added 12 points, five rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes, and Patrick Smith contributed 10 points, six rebounds and four assists in 22 minutes. The trio helped Carleton control the game against Wartburg and will be counted on again as the Knights look to start 2-0.

Wisconsin-River Falls enters with an 0-0 record and will be playing its first game of the season. In its most recent result, the Falcons dropped a 69-62 decision at Wisconsin-Whitewater. Wisconsin-River Falls will look to establish rhythm early on the road against a Carleton team that has already played a game and shown balanced scoring. The Falcons will need to handle the Knights’ frontcourt production and limit second-chance opportunities.

Carleton’s home setting at West Gym gives the Knights an early-season advantage, though Wisconsin-River Falls will aim to use its season opener as a chance to set a tone. The Falcons’ schedule ahead includes road tests and home contests, while Carleton also has a busy stretch of nonconference and regional matchups. Both teams will be focused on execution and rebounding in a matchup that could hinge on how quickly Wisconsin-River Falls adjusts to game speed.

Carleton’s most recent win featured contributions across the lineup, with Koelling leading the scoring effort and Weber and Smith providing support. The Knights will need similar balance against a Falcons team that is still seeking its first result of the season. Wisconsin-River Falls, meanwhile, will try to turn its most recent outing into a learning point and compete on the road against an opponent with momentum.

The game will provide an early look at how both teams handle rotation minutes and late-game situations. Carleton will aim to protect home court, while Wisconsin-River Falls will search for a strong start to its schedule.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Carleton 76, Wisconsin-River Falls 69, and Interstat’s ELO system gives Carleton a 69.7 percent probability to win.