ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – If it is the middle of October in WisePies Arena – The Pit, it means it’s time for the annual Lobo Howl. The 2016 edition of the kickoff of Lobo men’s and women’s basketball is set for Friday, Oct. 14 from 6-9 p.m. (MST) inside WisePies Arena – The Pit. The event is free to attend with free parking as well.
The doors open at 6 p.m. for fans to get in early to get their seats and partake in pregame festivities. Coach Mike Bradbury and Lobo women’s basketball will take to Bob King Court from 7-8 p.m. before men’s basketball coach Craig Neal and Lobo men’s basketball hit the hardwood from 8-9 p.m.
This free event features the Lobo teams conducting drill work, 3-point competitions, slam dunk contest and always a surprise or two!
The Howl is also your first chance to see the familiar faces of the teams while getting introduced to new ones. The Lobo Den Store will be open to purchase merchandise, as well as the WisePies Arena Box Office so Lobo fans can purchase season tickets for both men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
Season ticket packages for both men’s and women’s basketball programs are on sale now. Fans can call 505-925-LOBO, visit unmtickets.com or stop by the WisePies Arena Box Office Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST) to purchase season tickets. Lobo fans can also visit the UNM Bookstore to purchase Lobo Basketball season tickets. Ticket sales are available: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MST) and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 pm. (MST).