UTEP Miners Set to Invade Pan American Center in Clash with NMSU Aggies

As the UTEP Miners prepare to face off against the New Mexico State Aggies at the Pan American Center, fans are bracing for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Miners, coming off a mixed bag of performances, are looking to assert their dominance on the court and silence any doubters.

In their last game on December 31st at Don Haskins Center, UTEP fell short against the Seattle Redhawks with a final score of 61-73. Despite showcasing an impressive 81 percent accuracy from the free-throw line and generating a commendable 16 fast break points, it was not enough to secure victory. The team's field goal percentage stood at just 34 percent, which is an area that will require significant improvement if they hope to outscore NMSU.

However, it's not all grim for UTEP fans. A look back at their December 22nd Championship Game reveals a team capable of explosive offense and tenacious defense. They triumphed over Wyoming Cowboys with an emphatic scoreline of 78-67. That night saw them convert 54 percent from two-point range and rack up an impressive total of 20 fast break points – showcasing their ability to capitalize on turnovers.

The Miners also demonstrated resilience in their Semifinals - Game 2 against Norfolk State Spartans on December 21st. They emerged victorious with a score of 67-65 after being tied eleven times and experiencing fourteen lead changes throughout the game – proof that they can hold their nerve under pressure.

Against NMSU Aggies, UTEP will need to channel this resilience while improving upon areas where they've struggled recently—particularly in three-point shooting where they only managed a meager success rate of just around one-fifth in recent outings.

The upcoming battle will test both teams' mettle but based on past performances; it is clear that when UTEP hits its stride, especially in terms of fast breaks and capitalizing on turnovers as seen against Wyoming Cowboys (22 points off turnovers), they can be unstoppable.

Miner fans should look forward to January 4th when these two rivals lock horns at Las Cruces' Pan American Center at precisely eight o'clock PM Central Time. It's going to be more than just another game; it’s going to be about pride, about making statements and most importantly about winning! For those unable or unwillingly venture into enemy territory can catch all action live CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.