New Mexico Men's Basketball Hosts Little Rock for Salute to Service Game

The New Mexico men’s basketball team concludes its three-game homestand this Tuesday, November 11, 2026, as they host Little Rock at The Pit – Powered by Nusenda. The game is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and will be broadcast via the Lobo Radio Network and MW+.

According to GoLobos, this matchup serves as the final home appearance for the Lobos before they begin a demanding road stretch. The contest also doubles as the program’s Salute to Service game, an initiative designed to honor the military community through both ticket access and charitable contributions.

Honoring service at The Pit

The university is utilizing Tuesday’s game to support local veterans and active-duty members. All active military personnel and veterans can obtain a free ticket to the game by presenting a valid ID at the ticket office window on the day of the event. Families of service members are also eligible for discounted ticket pricing.

Beyond the game itself, the Lobos are partnering with the Paws and Stripes foundation for a community drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of dog food, toys, blankets, and leashes to support the organization’s mission.

Fans looking to arrive early can participate in Lobo Talk, the university’s weekly radio show. This week, the program will broadcast live from the North Concourse between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., featuring an appearance by UNM football head coach Jason Eck.

New Mexico Men's Basketball Hosts Little Rock for Salute to Service Game

Statistical momentum for the Lobos

New Mexico enters Tuesday’s game with a 2-0 record following victories over Utah Tech and Northern Arizona. The early season has been defined largely by the performance of preseason Mountain West Player of the Year Jake Hall.

Hall has established a high scoring standard, tallying 53 points through the first two games of the season. This output marks the most points scored by a Lobo through the first two games since the 1998-99 season, when Lamont Long recorded 60 points in the same span, GoLobos reported.

Little Rock arrives in Albuquerque seeking its first win of the year. The team currently holds an 0-2 record, having suffered a road loss to VCU and a home loss to Southeastern Louisiana.

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Early season performance comparison

Team	Current Record	Recent Opponents
New Mexico Lobos	2-0	Utah Tech, Northern Arizona
Little Rock	0-2	VCU, Southeastern Louisiana

These two programs meet on the court for the first time this Tuesday. Little Rock is the only opponent on the Lobos’ 2026-27 regular season schedule that the team has not faced previously.

The upcoming road stretch

Once the homestand concludes on Tuesday, the Lobos will transition to a series of high-profile away games. The schedule requires immediate travel to face preseason favorites in the West Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference.

The team is scheduled to visit Santa Clara, a WCC preseason favorite, this coming Saturday. Following that matchup, the Lobos will travel to face Wichita State, an American preseason favorite, on November 21.

Tickets for Tuesday’s game against Little Rock are currently available starting at $12 plus fees through the official GoLobos website. Gates at The Pit are expected to open at 5:30 p.m.

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