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Lobos seek NCAA Tournament bid amid challenging schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

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Summary

The UNM Lobos are preparing for the upcoming NCAA basketball season with a focus on improving their chances for selection after being left out last season. They ended with 23 wins and a NET ranking of 46. This year, the Lobos face a tougher road due to a restructured Mountain West Conference, which lost several strong teams. With only two expected Quad 1 games available, coach Olen aims to capitalize on opportunities in nonconference play to secure more Quad 2 and Quad 1 matchups. The Lobos will open their regular season with three home games starting November 14 against Santa Clara and Wichita State, critical contests for their resume.

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By the Numbers

•Lobos missed NCAA Tournament despite 23-win season last year
•Current NET ranking is 46 out of 365 Division I teams
•Team only has two anticipated Quad 1 games this season
•Focus on nonconference schedule for better tournament positioning
•Regular season starts November 14 at Santa Clara

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3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Lobos face slim margin for NCAA bid

What they're saying

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On NCAA Selection Sunday this past March, the UNM Lobos were left on the outside looking in. They had 23 wins and built a NET ranking of 46 (out of 365 Division I teams). That ranking — derived by the NCAA from a formula attempting to place a value on every regular season game — is one that will be even harder for the Lobos to replicate this season due to a new-look Mountain West that lost ...
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