Obviously, the goal is to win the conference in order to take part in the NCAA tournament.
However, head coach Jeff Nelson put together a rigorous schedule to boost potential RPI and open a separate path to place a bid for the postseason.
One of the teams UNM will be squaring off against - the defending national champions. The Nebraska Cornhuskers will pay a visit to Albuquerque, New Mexico to play the Lobos in WisePies Arena in September.
This is a developing story. Check in with the Daily Lobo to read more about UNM's schedule.