The weather is finally cooling down in Albuquerque but WisePies Arena is about to heat up.
The Lobo men’s basketball team officially tips off the season by hosting the Idaho State Bengals at 8:15 p.m. in Friday night’s season opener.
New Mexico has built up some confidence, as well as momentum, after winning both of their exhibition matches last week, with 113-57 and 88-66 scores against in-state competition.
The Bengals also had a good start in their exhibition season, taking down Southern Virginia 98-55.
New Mexico has won its last 13 regular season openers, and will be looking for No.