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New Mexico State and UTEP schedule two basketball games for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

New Mexico State and UTEP schedule two basketball games for 2026-27

Summary

New Mexico State and UTEP have announced an in-season home-and-home men’s basketball series for the 2026-27 season. The teams will face off on November 12 in El Paso and then again on November 19 in Las Cruces. Both athletic departments view the rivalry as beneficial for fans and financially advantageous for both programs. This arrangement helps preserve the tradition of the Battle of I-10 while providing competitive non-conference games without the travel costs associated with neutral sites. There are plans for a similar home-and-home series in women’s basketball, and discussions of scheduling a football matchup between the two schools are ongoing.

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By the Numbers

•New Mexico State hosts UTEP on November 12, 2026.
•UTEP plays at New Mexico State on November 19, 2026.
•Home-and-home series includes women’s basketball games.
•Both teams benefit from reduced travel costs.
•Discussions for a football matchup are also in progress.

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8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Coppola's Column — Playing Battle of I-10 twice a year was a no-brainer

What they're saying

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Coppola's Column: The Battle of I-10 being played twice per year in basketball was a no-brainer. It's good for the fans, the teams and the community.
— Yahoo Sports

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