VALLEJO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Cal Maritime Keelhaulers will look to capitalize on a favorable matchup when they host the struggling Pacific Union Pioneers in a men’s NAIA basketball game Wednesday at the PE Center.

The Keelhaulers (2-3) enter the contest seeking to regain momentum after a 67-85 loss at Simpson (CA) on Dec. 4. A key to their success will be forward Lawrence Long, who has been a consistent performer. Long posted 10 points and seven rebounds in that loss, following a 15-point, five-rebound effort against Bushnell (OR) on Nov. 22.

Pacific Union (0-4) is searching for its first win of the season after a difficult start. The Pioneers are coming off a 45-87 road loss at College of Idaho on Nov. 22, where they were led by Isaiah Harper’s eight rebounds and Ramone Bailey’s seven points and six rebounds. The Pioneers have lost their four games by an average margin of 38.5 points, including defeats of 66-113 and 50-89.

Cal Maritime’s season has featured narrow setbacks, including a three-point loss at Corban on Nov. 21, alongside victories over Life Pacific and La Sierra in non-conference play. The Keelhaulers will rely on a balanced attack; in their last outing, Nick Stone added nine points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Chiron Pham contributed 11 points off the bench.

For Pacific Union, finding offensive consistency is paramount. Beyond their Nov. 22 result, the Pioneers were held to 52 points in a home loss to Lewis-Clark State on Nov. 21.

This game is the first of two scheduled meetings between the programs this season. They are set to meet again in Angwin on Feb. 19.

Following this contest, Cal Maritime’s next game is not until Jan. 17, when it hosts Pacific Union again. The Pioneers will travel to face Jessup on Dec. 20.

Tip-off is set for Wednesday night at the PE Center in Vallejo.