ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team announced today an addition to their 2025-26 non-conference schedule: a home game against New Mexico Highlands.
The addition completes a challenging non-conference slate for the Lobos, who will play a total of 18 games at The Pit this season. New Mexico has a dominant historical record against New Mexico Highlands, having won the last 15 contests between the two programs. This game provides a local matchup for fans and an opportunity for the Lobos to continue building momentum before Mountain West Conference play begins.
2025-26 New Mexico men’s basketball non-conference schedule:
- Oct.4 The Lobo Howl
- Oct.30 Northern Arizona (exhibition)
- Nov. 5 East Texas A&M
- Nov. 8 UT Arlington
- Nov. 11 UC Riverside
- Nov. 15 at New Mexico State
- Nov. 20 vs. Nebraska (Hall of Fame Classic – Kansas City, Mo.)
- Nov. 21 vs. Kansas State/Mississippi State (Hall of Fame Classic – Kansas City, Mo.)
- Nov. 26 alabama State
- Dec. 1 New mexico Highlands
- Dec. 6 Santa Clara
- Dec. 10 at VCU
- Dec. 14 Florida Gulf Coast
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