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UTEP men's basketball sets 2026-27 schedule with televised games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 1:50 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

UTEP men's basketball sets 2026-27 schedule with televised games

Summary

The UTEP men’s basketball program unveiled its 2026-27 schedule on September 29, featuring a total of 31 games. Key highlights include a Thanksgiving tournament in Mexico, the return of the Battle of I-10 against New Mexico State, and eight Mountain West Conference games slated for national television. The season opens on November 2 versus Northern Kentucky at a marathon event in South Dakota. UTEP will host its home opener against UIW on November 8 at the GECU Arena, marking its 50th season at the venue. The schedule features a mix of non-conference and conference matchups, with games against teams that competed in postseason play in 2026.

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Status Watch

•Season opener against Northern Kentucky on November 2.
•Home opener set for November 8 against UIW.
•Battle of I-10 games on November 12 and 19.
•Holiday tournament in Mexico features teams like the College of Charleston.
•Eight Mountain West games will be nationally televised.

Latest Updates

1:50 AMYahoo Sports — UTEP Men’s Basketball finalizes 2026-27 schedule, announces nationally-televised Mountain West games

What they're saying

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The UTEP men’s basketball program has finalized its 2026-27 schedule, a demanding 31-game slate highlighted by a Thanksgiving tournament in Mexico, the revival of the Battle of I-10, and eight nationally televised Mountain West Conference matchups. Head coach Joe Golding announced the complete non-conference and broadcast schedule on Tuesday, preparing a […]
— Yahoo Sports

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