New Mexico is not shying away from heightened competition at the start of the 2016 campaign, and that’s just how head coach Jeff Nelson likes it.
Two of last year’s top competitors in the nation will be heading to Johnson Gym to participate in the UNM Tournament this weekend.
“It’s going to show us right away where we are at,” Nelson said. “It’s going to expose what we need to work on and hopefully be the start of a great season run.”
The Lobos will face off against Abilene Christian Friday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. for the opening action of the year, followed by an Arizona State (ASU) squad that was nationally ranked just a season ago.