ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Lobos look to continue their strong home-court start when they host the winless New Orleans Privateers in a nonconference women’s basketball game Wednesday at The Pit.

New Mexico (2-1) is coming off a 71-64 home victory over North Carolina A&T on Sunday. Destinee Hooks led the Lobos with 20 points, while Nayli Padilla added 15 and Alyssa Hargrove scored 14. The Lobos are 2-0 at home this season, having also defeated Northern Arizona 77-59 in their opener.

New Orleans (0-2) is seeking its first win after opening the season with road losses at Oklahoma State (109-48) and Tulsa (77-60). In the loss to the Golden Hurricane, Lauren Banks scored a team-high 16 points and Brialle Washington added 15.

The game marks the first meeting between the programs. Following this contest, New Mexico travels to face rival New Mexico State on Sunday, while New Orleans returns home to host Loyola on Nov. 19.