The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team welcomes 18th-ranked UT Permian Basin on Thursday for the 2017-18 home opener and eighth-ranked West Texas A&M on Saturday.

Thursday’s matchup with the Falcons is sponsored by US Bank while Saturday’s game against the Buffs is presented by Peter L. Thompson, DDS. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively. The Hounds look to build off their 3-3 record after a tough stretch in Austin last weekend.