HOBBS, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Junior College men’s basketball team looks to continue its undefeated start to the season when it hosts the struggling Otero College Rattlers on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in the NMJC Classic 2.

The game will tip off at the Caster Activity Center.

The Thunderbirds (2-0) have opened their season with dominant performances, most recently a 94-55 victory over Pratt on Nov. 9. Xavier Perry led the way in that contest, scoring 18 points in just 14 minutes of play. Ladji Coulibaly and Kemauri Millender added 11 and 14 points, respectively.

They will face an Otero squad seeking its first win. The Rattlers are 0-5 and are coming off a 128-95 road loss to Garden City on Tuesday. Bertran Walthour Jr. scored 15 points in that game, while Felix Gasana pulled down 11 rebounds and blocked four shots.

Otero’s season has been marked by close calls, including a 74-66 overtime loss at New Mexico Military Institute on Nov. 8.

Following this contest, New Mexico will host Seward County on Saturday, while Otero will travel to face New Mexico Military Institute.