It’s Mountain West Conference basketball tournament time and UNM’s Student Activities, Student Union Building and Lobo Spirit have fans covered with watch parties for both the UNM men’s and women’s basketball teams.
The women’s team will tip-off the festivities on Monday, March 10 when it takes on San Diego State in a quarterfinal matchup at 3:30 p.m. (MDT) from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The Aztecs (No. 4) are 22-9 overall and 11-7 in the MW, while UNM (No. 5) is 18-13 overall and 11-7 in MW play. The two teams split their season series with each team winning on the other’s homecourt. The winner will advance to play Tuesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. (MDT).
On Thursday, March 13, the UNM men’s basketball team, the regular-season conference champion, will play in a quarterfinal game against the winner of the Wyoming-San Jose State game at 1 p.m. (MDT). The top-seeded Lobos are 25-6 overall and 17-3 in MW play. The Lobos split the season series with San Jose State and swept Wyoming. The winner advances to play Friday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. (MDT).
The SUB will provide chips and salsa for both games. For more tournament information, visit 2025 MW Basketball Championships.
