UTEP men's basketball kicks off its first Mountain West Conference schedule in January 2027, starting with home games against rivals New Mexico and Wyoming. The upcoming season is packed with 18 games, including notable old rivalries and new matchups with Grand Canyon and UC Davis. Coach Joe Golding expressed his excitement for rekindling old rivalries and creating new ones. The Miners will also play a balanced schedule, facing each Mountain West opponent twice. Notably, the regular season will conclude at home against Air Force.

By the Numbers
  • 18 league games in total for the season.
  • First 4 games include 3 home games at the Don Haskins Center.
State of Play
  • UTEP opens the season on January 2 against New Mexico.
  • Newly formed rivalries with Grand Canyon and UC Davis add excitement to the schedule.
What's Next

The Miners anticipate strong performances from a roster featuring 10 impactful transfers and four new high school recruits. The game times and broadcast assignments will be finalized closer to the season, with fans encouraged to purchase season tickets now.

Bottom Line

The upcoming 2027 Mountain West schedule offers UTEP an opportunity to reconnect with historical rivalries while delving into fresh competitive waters, setting the stage for an engaging and dynamic basketball season.