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Lobos add Mercer to 2026-27 basketball schedule at The Pit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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Summary

The UNM Lobos have finalized the addition of Mercer to their 2026-27 men's basketball schedule. The matchup is set for December 15 at The Pit, making Mercer the twelfth nonconference opponent for the Lobos. UNM still has two regular season games and one exhibition opponent awaiting announcement. Mercer, a Southern Conference title contender, finished last season with a 19-13 record, placing second in their conference. In addition to the nonconference slate, the Lobos will also contest an 18-game Mountain West schedule and have agreements for an exhibition at Oklahoma State and a home game against Washington State.

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By the Numbers

•Lobos will host Mercer on Dec. 15 at The Pit.
•Mercer finished 19-13 last season, placing second in the Southern Conference.
•UNM has one exhibition and two regular season games left to announce.
•The schedule includes 14 nonconference and 18 Mountain West games.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Lobos hoops add Mercer to 2026-27 schedule

What they're saying

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The UNM Lobos have added one more piece to the near complete men’s basketball schedule for the coming season. The Lobos will welcome Southern Conference title contender Mercer to the Pit on Dec. 15 — leaving UNM with just to regular season games (and one exhibition opponent) still to announce for the coming 2026-27 season. The Bears, who went 19-13 and finished second in the Southern last ...
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