Key Highlights
- The Nebraska men’s basketball team will face New Mexico in the Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday, November 20.
- New Mexico is coming off a 76-68 loss at New Mexico State last Saturday.
- The Huskers have won eight straight games and are averaging 12.0 3-pointers per game to lead the Big Ten.
- Nebraska’s eight-game win streak is the longest for the team under Fred Hoiberg, bettering the seven-game win streak at the start of the 2023-24 season.
Nebraska Men’s Basketball to Compete in Hall of Fame Classic Against New Mexico
The Nebraska men’s basketball team will face New Mexico on Thursday, November 20, at the T-Mobile Center as part of the Hall of Fame Classic. The game is set for a 6 p.m. (central) tipoff and will be broadcasted online via Peacock.
Nebraska’s Recent Success
The Huskers have been on an impressive run, winning their last eight games dating back to the College Basketball Crown. This streak includes one of their best offensive performances in years, where they rallied from a 16-point deficit against Oklahoma, defeating them by a score of 105-99.
The victory was fueled by Pryce Sandfort’s career-high 28 points and Rienk Mast’s 26 points. The Huskers also set a new half-scoring record with 61 points in the second half, marking their highest single-half total since before 2003.
New Mexico’s Season Overview
New Mexico enters the matchup with a 3-1 record following a close loss to New Mexico State. The team features a balanced attack with five players averaging between 9.5 and 13.0 points per game, led by Deyton Albury’s 18 points in the last game.
Under new head coach Eric Olen, who previously guided UC San Diego to multiple NCAA Division II tournaments before joining New Mexico, the Lobos have undergone a significant roster overhaul with nine transfers and five freshmen. Despite these changes, they are ranked fifth in the Mountain West preseason poll.
Hall of Fame Classic Details
The Hall of Fame Classic is a four-team event featuring Nebraska, Kansas State, Mississippi State, and New Mexico. The second game on Thursday will see Kansas State and Mississippi State facing off at 8:30 p.m., with the winners meeting in Friday’s championship game.
For Huskers fans looking to watch or purchase tickets, all-session and daily tickets are available through T-Mobile Center. The pregame show for Thursday’s game will begin an hour before tipoff at 5 p.m. (central).
For more updates and game information, fans can follow Nebraska men’s basketball on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official Huskers website.
Note: All dates and details in this article are exact as of November 18, 2025. No changes have been made to the original text or any information provided by the University of Nebraska – Omaha.
