Men’s Hoops Opens Season with Idaho State

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The University of New Mexico men's basketball team will begin the 2016-17 regular season Friday against the Idaho State Bengals at 8 p.m. MST in WisePies Arena – The Pit. The game will be televised on ROOT Sports.

The Lobos will kick off the 2016-17 season with "Heroes Night" in honor of the current and former men and women who have served our country in the armed services, as well as the first responders of our community. Fans who present a valid Military or First Responder ID will be able to purchase a ticket for $17 in bench seating rows. You can also use THANKYOU as a promo code and receive the same…