Men’s Basketball

MAINE vs. DARTMOUTH

Time, site: Saturday, 7 p.m., Hanover, N.H.

Records (2011-12): Maine 12-16; Dartmouth 5-25

Key players (2011-12 statistics): Maine — 6-3 G Justin Edwards (13.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg), 6-8 F Alasdair Fraser (12.9 ppg, 7.8 rpg), 6-9 F Mike Allison (7.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg), 6-3 G Xavier Pollard (3.6 ppg), 6-6 F Jon Mesghna (1st season), 6-8 F Till Gloger (1st season); Dartmouth — 6-6 F Jvonte Brooks (9.4 ppg, 6.6 rpg), 6-8 F Gabas Maldunas (9.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg), 6-6 G/F John Golden (7.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg), 6-2 G Tyler Melville (5.4 ppg), 6-9 C Matt LaBove (2.4 ppg, 2.3 rpg).

Maine coach Ted Woodward’s keys to the game: “We have to be able to guard their skilled players at all five positions, execute offensively and play with great energy on the road in our opponent’s home opener.”