The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team is set to kick off the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, facing East Texas A&M at The Pit. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. and will be available for viewing on Altitude 2 and for streaming on the Mountain West Network. Additionally, fans can listen to it live on the Lobo Radio Network.
Game Day Information
Tickets for the game are currently on sale at GoLobos.com/tickets. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., allowing fans to enjoy special pre-game activities. Attendees can take pictures with the Mountain West Regular Season Trophy from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on the north concourse. The halftime show will feature an exciting performance by The Dunk Team.
Lobos Season Preview
This season marks a significant change for the Lobos, as they are one of the few teams nationally starting over with no returning players, coaches, or basketball staff. In the preseason Mountain West poll, they have been picked to finish fifth. The Lobos played two preseason games, securing a victory against Northern Arizona after losing to Washington State. Antonio Chol emerged as a standout, averaging 15.5 points per game during these games.
East Texas A&M Overview
East Texas A&M enters the matchup with a record of 1-0, following a dominant 119-60 victory over Arlington Baptist. This will be the Lions’ fourth year at the Division I level, after finishing 11th in the Southland Conference last season.
Historical Context
- New Mexico holds a 92-30 record in season openers.
- The Lobos have won 22 consecutive season openers since the 2002-03 season.
- At The Pit, they are 53-5 in home openers.
- The last meeting between New Mexico and East Texas A&M was during the 1981-82 season, with the Lobos winning 113-69.
Following the opener against East Texas A&M, the Lobos will continue their season-opening homestand on Saturday, November 8, against UT Arlington. This game, set for 2 p.m., is part of Kids Free Day at The Pit, where fans can purchase one adult ticket and receive two free kids’ tickets.
