PIPPA PASSES, Ky. (Interstat) — Union Commonwealth and Alice Lloyd will both seek their first win of the men’s NAIA basketball season Wednesday when the Bulldogs visit the Eagles at Grady Nutt Arena in Pippa Passes, Ky.

Union Commonwealth enters at 0-1 after a 79-75 home loss to Cumberlands in its most recent outing. Devin Dunn, the Bulldogs’ player to watch, played 34 minutes and finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Jam Gaines added 18 points, six rebounds and one block, while Meek Ater contributed 10 points, nine rebounds and one assist. The Bulldogs will need similar balance as they move from their opener into a road setting.

Alice Lloyd also stands 0-1 after dropping a 116-88 decision at Georgetown in its most recent game. Evin Eversole, Braxton Highbaugh and Landon Napier were listed among the Eagles’ most productive players in that contest. Alice Lloyd will look to use the home court and a faster start to move past the lopsided result. The Eagles will return to action against a Union Commonwealth team also searching for consistency. The Eagles will need a stronger defensive performance to support their home effort.

The matchup offers an early opportunity for either program to steady itself. Union Commonwealth will try to build on the production of Dunn, Gaines and Ater while limiting the Eagles on the perimeter and on the glass. Alice Lloyd will aim to establish its own offensive rhythm in front of its home crowd and force the Bulldogs into difficult shots. The Bulldogs will try to control the pace from the opening tip and avoid allowing Alice Lloyd to settle into an early rhythm.

Both teams are in the early stages of the schedule, making the meeting a useful measuring point. Union Commonwealth will attempt to turn its recent scoring efforts into a complete performance on the road. Alice Lloyd will try to pair its home setting with a more consistent defensive effort after its most recent loss. The Bulldogs and Eagles each have only one result to evaluate so far, but the game could provide momentum before each team moves deeper into its schedule.

Grady Nutt Arena will host the men’s matchup, with the Bulldogs listed as the visiting team and the Eagles as the home team. Union Commonwealth carries the Bulldogs nickname, while Alice Lloyd carries the Eagles nickname. Both programs are looking for their first victory after opening the season with losses. The contest is part of the men’s NAIA schedule and will be played on the Eagles’ home floor.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Alice Lloyd 81, Union Commonwealth 74.