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UNM signs home-and-home basketball series with Wichita State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Summary

The University of New Mexico announced a home-and-home men's basketball series with Wichita State, starting this season. The first game is scheduled for November 21 in Kansas, with a second game to be played in the 2027-28 season at The Pit in Albuquerque. UNM coach Eric Olen expressed hopes the Wichita State matchup could qualify as a Quad 1 game, which is crucial for NCAA Tournament considerations. Currently, the Lobos have scheduled nine nonconference games for the upcoming season, with two exhibition matches included. Additionally, the Lobos will hold a public practice on July 21 at The Pit.

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By the Numbers

•First game on November 21 in Kansas; second game in 2027-28 season.
•UNM aims for higher NET rankings to boost postseason chances.
•Nine nonconference games confirmed for the Lobos' schedule.
•Public practice set for July 21 at The Pit.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Lobos hoops notebook: UNM announces home-and-home series with Wichita State

What they're saying

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The winner gets to host NCAA Tournament games? Unfortunately for Lobo fans, it's too late for that, but UNM did announce on Monday it has signed a home-and-home contract with Wichita State for men's basketball — one game this season on Nov. 21 in Kansas and the second on a yet-to-be-determined date in the 2027-28 season in the Pit. Last week, despite plenty of public sentiment for the ...
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