GILLETTE, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Gillette College Pronghorns look to rebound from a season-opening loss when they host the Arizona Western Matadors in a men’s junior college basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Gillette (0-1) fell 73-69 at Eastern Arizona on Friday, beginning its season with a narrow defeat on the road. The Pronghorns will now play their home opener against an Arizona Western squad also seeking its first win.

The Matadors (0-0) are opening their 2025-26 campaign. Their most recent result was a 65-63 overtime loss to Eastern Arizona on Feb. 24, 2024, concluding their previous season.

This non-conference matchup features two teams hungry for a victory. Gillette aims to quickly correct its course after the close loss, while Arizona Western looks to start the new year on a positive note.

Following this game, Gillette will travel to face Miles on Nov. 8. Arizona Western embarks on a three-game road trip, starting at Colorado Northwestern on Nov. 5.