KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos and Mississippi State Bulldogs, both looking to rebound from decisive losses, will meet in a non-conference men’s basketball matchup Friday at T-Mobile Center.

New Mexico (3-2) enters after an 84-72 home loss to Nebraska on Thursday. Jake Hall led the Lobos with 20 points in the defeat, which snapped a two-game homestand where the team went 1-1. The Lobos have shown a high-powered offense at home, scoring 82 and 74 points in their two wins, but are 0-2 on the road this season.

Mississippi State (2-2) is also coming off a tough loss, falling 98-77 on the road to Kansas State on Thursday. Josh Hubbard poured in 23 points for the Bulldogs in the losing effort. Like the Lobos, Mississippi State has struggled away from home, with both of its losses coming on an opponent’s court.

The neutral-site game in Kansas City offers a fresh start for both squads. According to projections from Interstat’s ELO system, New Mexico holds a slight edge with a 56.3% probability to win.

Following this contest, New Mexico will host Alabama State on Nov. 26. Mississippi State returns home to face New Orleans on Nov. 24.