PLAINVIEW, Texas (Interstat) — A matchup of teams on opposite trajectories will take place Friday night as the undefeated Wayland Baptist Pioneers host the winless Northern New Mexico Eagles in a men’s NAIA basketball game.

The Pioneers (3-0) look to continue their strong start, coming off a 95-87 home victory over Central Baptist (Ark.) on Nov. 8. Chuks Ejifore led the way with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Dylan McDougal added 17 points.

They will face a Northern New Mexico (0-3) squad still seeking its first win. The Eagles are coming off a hard-fought 83-76 overtime loss to Southwestern Christian on Nov. 7, a game in which Harkirath Makhar scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Ja’Kwon Hill added 13 points and nine assists in the defeat.

All three of the Eagles’ losses have been by single digits, including a 72-68 defeat at OUAZ on Oct. 29. The Pioneers, meanwhile, have opened their season with victories over Concordia (Neb.) and Mount Marty.

Tipoff is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Hutcherson Center.