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Western New Mexico University Mustangs Headed to NCAA Division II Tournament
The Mustangs will face St. Edward's University in the first round of the South Central Region
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The Western New Mexico University Mustangs men's basketball team has earned an invitation to the NCAA Division II national tournament for the first time in program history. The Mustangs, who are the fourth seed in the South Central Region, will face fifth-seeded St. Edward's University in the opening round on Saturday, March 14 in Dallas, Texas.
Why it matters
This is a historic moment for the WNMU basketball program, reflecting the hard work of the student-athletes, the leadership of the coaching staff, and the support of the university and community. The Mustangs' appearance in the NCAA tournament puts the school on the national stage and showcases the talent and competitiveness of the team.
The details
The Mustangs finished the regular season with a 22-7 overall record and were the No. 4 seed in the Lone Star Conference tournament, where they fell to No. 5 seed St. Mary's in the opening round. During the regular season, WNMU defeated St. Edward's twice, winning 87-84 on the road on Dec. 6 and 88-77 at home on Feb. 19.
- The NCAA Division II national tournament begins on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
- The Mustangs will face St. Edward's University in the first round on March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Dallas, Texas.
- The South Central Region semifinals will be held on Sunday, March 15, and the championship game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
The players
Andre Harris
A player for the Western New Mexico University Mustangs men's basketball team.
Matt Enriquez
The interim Athletic Director at Western New Mexico University.
What they’re saying
“This is a historic moment for our university. For the first time in program history, our men's team is headed to the NCAA tournament. This moment reflects the hard work of our student-athletes, the leadership of our coaching staff, and unwavering support of our community, university and fans.”
— Matt Enriquez, Interim Athletic Director, Western New Mexico University (scdailypress.com)
What’s next
The winner of the first-round matchup between Western New Mexico and St. Edward's will advance to face the winner of the Dallas Baptist vs. Colorado Mesa game in the South Central Region semifinals on Sunday, March 15.
The takeaway
Western New Mexico University's men's basketball team has made history by earning its first-ever NCAA Division II tournament berth. The Mustangs' appearance on the national stage is a testament to the dedication of the players, coaches, and the support of the WNMU community, and represents an exciting opportunity for the program to showcase its talent and competitiveness against the top teams in the country.
