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Lobos Dominate Season Opener, Defeat East Texas A&M 76-54

11/6/2025

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Summary

Lobos Win Opener

The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with a 76-54 win over East Texas A&M at The Pit on November 5, 2025, in the debut of head coach Eric Olen and a completely overhauled roster.
Uriah Tenette and Jake Hall each scored 14 points.
The Lobos led 34-14 at halftime.
New Mexico has won 23 consecutive season openers.
The Lobos host UT Arlington on November 8.

Summary

Trojans Triumph Opener

University of Southern California Trojans women's basketball team opened 2025-26 with an 87-48 win over New Mexico State on November 5, 2025.
USC was ranked No. 18 in the preseason AP Poll, and Kennedy Smith scored 11 points while Londynn Jones led with 16.
JuJu Watkins of USC was sidelined for the season due to an ACL injury.
USC will face No. 9 NC State and No. 2 South Carolina next.

History

Historical Context

In 1982, the NCAA implemented the three-point line, revolutionizing basketball by enhancing offensive strategies and increasing scoring. This change allowed teams like the New Mexico Lobos and USC Trojans to achieve significant victories, such as the Lobos' 76-54 win. The introduction of this rule has since influenced recruitment and coaching methods in collegiate athletics, shaping the future of the sport.

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Lobos Win Opener

The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with a 76-54 win over East Texas A&M at The Pit on November 5, 2025, in the debut of head coach Eric Olen and a completely overhauled roster.
Uriah Tenette and Jake Hall each scored 14 points.
The Lobos led 34-14 at halftime.
New Mexico has won 23 consecutive season openers.
The Lobos host UT Arlington on November 8.

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