HOBBS, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Junior College Thunderbirds, coming off a season-opening victory, will host the Pratt Community College Beavers in a men’s junior college basketball game Sunday at the Caster Activity Center as part of the NMJC Classic.

New Mexico (1-0) opened its season with a 68-55 win over Fort Hays Tech on Nov. 3. The Thunderbirds were led by RJ Nance, who scored 11 points, and Ladji Coulibaly, who pulled down eight rebounds.

Pratt (0-1) looks for its first win after falling 78-63 at Indian Hills on Oct. 31. Hunter Vaughn paced the Beavers in that contest with 13 points and five assists, while Ajieth “AJ” Akot nearly recorded a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds.

The game tips off at 4 p.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Following this contest, New Mexico will host Otero on Nov. 14, while Pratt’s next game is at home against Fort Hays Tech on Nov. 19.