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San Jose Today
By the People, for the People
Lobo Men Earn Bye for Mountain West Basketball Tournament
New Mexico seeded third, will play first game Thursday in Las Vegas
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The New Mexico Lobos have earned the number three seed in the upcoming Mountain West basketball tournament and will get a first round bye. They will face either Boise State or San Jose State in the second round on Thursday in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
The Lobos are considered to be on the NCAA Tournament bubble, so winning the conference tournament may be crucial for them to secure a bid. The Mountain West is a competitive league, so earning a bye to the second round gives New Mexico an advantage.
The details
New Mexico swept the regular season series against San Jose State, but lost both games against Boise State. The Lobos are coming off two tough late season losses to Utah State and Colorado State.
- The Mountain West tournament begins on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
- New Mexico will play its first game on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
The players
New Mexico Lobos
The men's basketball team from the University of New Mexico, seeded third in the 2026 Mountain West tournament.
Boise State
A Mountain West Conference opponent that the Lobos lost to twice in the regular season.
San Jose State
A Mountain West Conference opponent that the Lobos swept in the regular season series.
What’s next
The winner of the New Mexico vs. Boise State/San Jose State matchup will advance to the semifinals of the Mountain West tournament on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The takeaway
New Mexico's ability to win the conference tournament will be crucial for their chances of earning an NCAA Tournament bid, as they are considered to be on the bubble after two tough late season losses.
