Lobos Wrap Up Non-Conference Play Hosting FGCU Sunday

The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team will close its non-conference play this Sunday by hosting the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at The Pit. The game begins at 2:00 p.m. and will be available on Altitude Television, with streaming options on the Mountain West Network. Fans can also tune in on the Lobo Radio Network.

Game Day Activities and Promotions

Tickets for the match are currently available at GoLobos.com/tickets. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for fans wishing to arrive early. This Sunday is designated as Mascot Day, allowing fans to meet various local mascots, including Orbit from the Isotopes and Chilly from the Ice Wolves.

Additionally, the Lobos are hosting a toy drive during the game, encouraging attendees to bring new and unwrapped toys for donation. Collection boxes will be situated at all entrances for contributions to the community this holiday season.

Lobos Current Performance

The Lobos, with a record of 8-2, aim to extend their unbeaten home record and build upon their current 17-game home winning streak, the fifth-longest in the nation. Recently, they secured an 81-78 victory against VCU, marking their first Quad 1 win of the season. Freshman Jake Hall performed notably, tying a career-high with 24 points in the contest.

Florida Gulf Coast Overview

Florida Gulf Coast enters this matchup with a record of 5-5. Their last game was an 81-76 defeat at home against Florida Atlantic. The Eagles are led by JR Konieczny, a transfer from Notre Dame, who averages 17.0 points per game.

Upcoming Games

This matchup marks the first meeting between New Mexico and Florida Gulf Coast. The Lobos have not faced a team from the Atlantic Sun Conference since the 2022-23 season, when they hosted Jacksonville State.

Following this game, the Lobos will shift their focus to the Mountain West regular season. They are set to host San Jose State on Saturday at 7 p.m., with tickets available at GoLobos.com.