YORK, Neb. (Interstat) — Briar Cliff will seek its second win of the season when the Chargers visit York for a men’s NAIA basketball game on Wednesday at Freeman Center. Briar Cliff enters at 1-2, while York is 0-2. The matchup gives the Chargers a road test and the Panthers a home opportunity as both teams continue early-season play.

Briar Cliff most recently lost to Grace 95-73. Jaxson Wingert is the Chargers’ player to watch. Wingert scored 21 points and added three rebounds in that game after posting 23 points and six rebounds against Huntington. Against Grace, Mathok Mathok added 15 points and two rebounds, and Colby Collison scored 19 points. Wingert played 33 minutes in the Grace game, while Mathok played 24 minutes and Collison played 38 minutes. Wingert also had one assist against Grace and six rebounds against Huntington.

York most recently lost 75-71 at Doane. Awit Mamer is the Panthers’ player to watch. Mamer scored 14 points and added five rebounds and three assists in that game. Logan Beckstrom contributed 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks, and Scottie Johnson scored 13 points with four rebounds and one assist. Mamer played 25 minutes, Beckstrom played 25 minutes and Johnson played 21 minutes in the Doane game. York will play at Freeman Center after losses to Grand View and Doane.

The Chargers opened the season with a 90-87 win at Mount Mercy before losses to Huntington 82-70 and Grace 95-73. The Panthers opened with a 90-82 loss to Grand View and then fell 75-71 at Doane. Briar Cliff’s upcoming slate includes Graceland, Dakota State, Waldorf, Doane, Dakota Wesleyan, Dordt, Morningside, Hastings, Florida College and Webber International. York’s upcoming schedule includes Avila, Saint Mary, Southwestern, Mount Marty, Bethany, Saint Mary, Bethany, McPherson, Ottawa and Avila.

The Chargers have scored 90, 70 and 73 points in their three games. The Panthers have scored 82 and 71 points in their two games. Briar Cliff has allowed 87, 82 and 95 points. York has allowed 90 and 75 points. Briar Cliff’s two losses have come by 12 and 22 points, while York’s losses have come by eight and four points. Briar Cliff will aim to move above .500, and York will pursue its first win of the season. Both teams continue early-season play with the Chargers seeking to build on their opening win and the Panthers seeking a turnaround. The game is set for Wednesday at Freeman Center.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Briar Cliff 76, York 71.