THATCHER, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Eastern Arizona College Gila Monsters will open their 2025-26 men’s junior college basketball season at home against the Gillette College Pronghorns on Friday, Oct. 31.

Both teams will be looking for their first win of the new season, as each enters the contest 0-0. The game marks the official start for both programs after long offseasons.

Gillette last played on March 15, 2024, falling 86-83 at Trinidad State. Eastern Arizona also concluded its previous season with a narrow defeat, losing 66-59 to Salt Lake at home on March 16, 2024.

The Halloween night matchup in Thatcher will be the first of a challenging opening stretch for both squads. Gillette will face Arizona Western at home the following night, while Eastern Arizona is set to host Barton on Nov. 1.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. MST at Guitteau Gymnasium.