UTEP Miners Set to Challenge New Mexico State Aggies at Pan American Center

As the UTEP Miners prepare to face off against the New Mexico State Aggies, fans are eager to see if the Miners can carry their recent momentum into the Pan American Center in Las Cruces. The upcoming clash promises to be a test of resilience and strategy for both teams.

The Miners have shown a mixed bag of results in their past performances. In their last game against Seattle's Redhawks, they fell short with 61 points compared to the Redhawks' 73, despite a strong second-half performance where they scored 37 points. Their shooting from beyond the arc was notably weak, hitting only 20 percent from three-point range.

However, looking back at their penultimate game against Wyoming's Cowboys, UTEP showcased an impressive comeback with an explosive second half that saw them outscore their opponents by a significant margin and secure a victory with 78 points over Wyoming's 67. Their field goal percentage stood at an encouraging 48 percent and free throw accuracy was solid at 74 percent.

In another notable matchup against Norfolk State's Spartans, UTEP managed another win with a score of 67-65. They demonstrated defensive prowess with five blocks and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 15 points off them. Despite some struggles with turnovers themselves, they showed tenacity in securing rebounds and maintaining pressure throughout the game.

As we approach this highly anticipated game at Pan American Center – known for its vibrant atmosphere that could influence player performance – fans should look out for how UTEP handles pressure away from home soil and whether they can improve on converting three-point opportunities while maintaining their defensive intensity.

The upcoming match is scheduled for January 5th at Pan American Center in Las Cruces; tip-off is set for local venue time (US/Mountain). Fans won't want to miss this encounter which will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.