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UTEP and Northern Kentucky to meet in Pentagon season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 3:46 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

UTEP and Northern Kentucky to meet in Pentagon season opener

Summary

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and Northern Kentucky University will play on November 2, 2026, at the Sanford Pentagon. This game will mark the beginning of the 2026-27 college basketball season as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. This matchup is their first ever, and both teams are eager to showcase their programs. UTEP has achieved a winning record in three of the last five seasons under head coach Joe Golding, while Northern Kentucky has consistently finished above.500 in head coach Darrin Horn's tenure. Specific game time and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

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Key Details

•Game scheduled for November 2, 2026, at Sanford Pentagon.
•Part of Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon.
•UTEP is a new member of the Mountain West Conference.
•Northern Kentucky has a strong recent history under coach Darrin Horn.
•Game time and ticket details to follow.

Latest Updates

3:46 AMYahoo Sports — UTEP, Northern Kentucky MBB added to Pentagon schedule

What they're saying

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (SANFORD) — The University of Texas at El Paso and Northern Kentucky University will help tip off the 2026-27 college basketball season at the Sanford Pentagon on Mon. Nov. 2. The matchup between the Miners and Norse will be part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon, which returns to Sioux […]
— Yahoo Sports

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