CASPER, Wyo. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking their first win of the young season will meet Saturday when the Northeastern (Colo.) Plainsmen visit the Casper Thunderbirds in a men’s junior college basketball matchup.

Both teams enter the contest winless. The Plainsmen are 0-1 after a narrow 76-73 home loss to Fort Hays Tech on Tuesday. Northeastern was led in that game by Ethan Carter, who posted a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Keziah Williams added 12 points and six assists.

The Thunderbirds (0-3) are looking to bounce back from a tough start, most recently falling 79-76 to McCook on Nov. 7. Casper’s Channing Cade has been a bright spot, scoring 25 points and blocking three shots in that loss. Buai Luak added 14 points and eight rebounds.

The game will be the first of a home-and-home series between the Region IX rivals, who are scheduled to meet again in Sterling, Colorado, on Jan. 8, 2026.

Northeastern continues its road trip at Laramie County on Tuesday. Casper embarks on a three-game Arizona road swing, beginning at Eastern Arizona on Nov. 20.