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Midland College men's basketball team gets road win over NMMI
The No. 13-ranked Chaps defeated the Broncos 94-79 to stay within two games of first place in the WJCAC standings.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Midland College men's basketball team, ranked No. 13 in the nation, defeated New Mexico Military Institute 94-79 on the road on Thursday. This avenged an earlier loss to NMMI in Midland earlier this season. The Chaps led 50-38 at halftime and won their third straight game, staying within two games of first-place Howard College in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference standings with three games left.
Why it matters
This was an important conference road win for Midland College as they look to catch first-place Howard College in the WJCAC standings and secure a high seed for the upcoming regional tournament. The Chaps have been one of the top teams in the conference all season.
The details
Midland College took a 50-38 lead at halftime and went on to defeat NMMI 94-79. The win avenged an earlier 72-62 loss to the Broncos in Midland on January 19. Midland College improved to 23-4 overall and 9-4 in WJCAC play, staying within two games of first-place Howard College with three games remaining.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- Midland College previously lost to NMMI 72-62 on January 19, 2026.
The players
Midland College
The No. 13-ranked men's basketball team in the nation.
New Mexico Military Institute
The Broncos, who Midland College defeated 94-79 on the road.
Howard College
The first-place team in the WJCAC standings, two games ahead of Midland College.
What’s next
Midland College will return home on Monday, February 24, 2026 to host New Mexico Junior College in another key WJCAC conference game.
The takeaway
Midland College's road win over NMMI keeps them in the hunt for the WJCAC regular season title and a high seed in the upcoming regional tournament. The Chaps have been one of the top teams in the conference all season and this victory shows they can win tough games away from home as they make a push for the postseason.
