From Nevada Wolfpack Athletics:
Reno, Nev. – The Nevada Men’s Basketball team has announced its 2025-26 schedule, featuring a potent mix of home tests, a high-profile neutral-site tournament, and the always-competitive Mountain West slate. The Wolf Pack will play 17 home games at Lawlor Events Center, highlighted by marquee matchups against regional powers and conference rivals.
Non-Conference Highlights
Nevada begins its season with exhibitions against Utah on October 17 and Eastern Washington on October 25. The Pack officially tips off at home on November 4 against Louisiana Tech, followed by Pacific on November 8 and Southern Illinois on November 12. A notable road matchup comes against Santa Clara on November 15, with additional November games against UC Davis on November 18 and UC Santa Barbara on November 22.
Over Thanksgiving, Nevada travels to Palm Springs for The Acrisure Series on November 27-28, where they will face a field including Colorado, Washington, and USF. December brings more strong non-conference competition, including home games against UC San Diego on December 2 and Duquesne on December 13.
Mountain West Highlights
The Pack opens league play at home against Boise State on December 20 before going back on the road to face Colorado State on December 30. January features a loaded slate of games with Fresno State on the road on January 3, San Diego State at home on January 6, and Utah State on the road on January 13. The in-state rivalry matchup with UNLV comes to Reno on January 31.
In February, the Pack goes on the road to face Boise State on February 3, returns home to play Fresno State on February 7, and then travels for a tough matchup against San Diego State on February 14. Nevada also faces San José State on the road on February 17, Utah State at home on February 21, and New Mexico at home on February 24 before closing out the home schedule against Air Force on March 7. Road challenges also include trips to New Mexico on January 24, the Grand Canyon on January 27, and UNLV on February 28.
Key Notes
- Nevada will play 17 home games at Lawlor, including non-conference road showdowns with Santa Clara and Washington State.
- Participation in The Acrisure Series on November 27-28 in Palm Springs adds neutral-site tests against high-major competition.
- Rivalry dates with UNLV are set for January 31 in Reno and February 28 in Las Vegas.
Head Coach Steve Alford‘s squad will use the challenging non-conference schedule and the deep Mountain West slate to prepare for postseason play. The Mountain West schedule is subject to change.
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