ALFRED, N.Y. (Interstat) — Alfred State and Alfred will meet Saturday in a men’s NCAA Division III basketball game at the MBB BSN Tip-Off Tournament in Alfred, N.Y. Alfred State is the visiting team, and Alfred is the home team.

Both programs enter with 1-0 records. Alfred State opened its season with an 80-72 home win over Carlow. Kennyh Hardeman led the Pioneers with 12 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 36 minutes. Walter Pierre-Louis added 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Will Vetter scored 23 points. Hardeman is a player to watch for Alfred State after posting a double-double in the opener.

Alfred also opened with a home victory, defeating Penn State-Berks 67-57. Josh Ademiju recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 28 minutes. Zion Baitey finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyler Curran added eight points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Ademiju is a player to watch for the Saxons following his double-double.

Alfred State will look to build on its opening win behind Hardeman’s rebounding and inside presence. The Pioneers also received a strong opening performance from Vetter, whose 23 points paced the scoring effort. Pierre-Louis contributed across the stat sheet with 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

Alfred will counter with Ademiju and Baitey, both of whom recorded double-doubles in the opener. Curran’s all-around line of eight points, eight rebounds and seven assists gave the Saxons additional production. The home team will aim to stay unbeaten in the early portion of its schedule.

Alfred State’s opener featured balanced production around Hardeman, with Vetter providing scoring and Pierre-Louis contributing as a playmaker and rebounder. Alfred’s opener was powered by Baitey and Ademiju, while Curran helped facilitate the offense and control the glass from the backcourt. Both teams will seek to carry momentum from their opening victories into the contest.

Alfred State’s upcoming slate includes Houghton, Rochester Tech, Elmira, SUNY Geneseo, Hilbert, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Canton, Juniata, Keuka and SUNY Fredonia. Alfred’s upcoming slate includes Buffalo State, Grove City, Hilbert, SUNY Fredonia, Saint John Fisher, Lycoming, Penn St. Brandywine, Maryville and SUNY Brockport. Both teams will continue nonconference play after the tournament.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Alfred State 70, Alfred 67. Interstat’s ELO system projects Alfred with a 74.1 percent probability to win. No point spread, betting line or over-under information was provided.