UTEP Miners Face Setback at FAU Arena Against Florida Atlantic Owls
In a conference game at FAU Arena, the UTEP Miners fell to the Florida Atlantic Owls with a final score of 75-49. The Miners now stand with an overall record of 0-1, while the Owls improved to 1-0.
The UTEP Miners faced a challenging opponent in the Florida Atlantic Owls and were unable to secure victory on their turf. Throughout the game, the Miners struggled offensively, converting only 33 percent of their field goal attempts and making just one out of ten three-point shots for a mere ten percent success rate from beyond the arc. Despite these challenges, they excelled at free throws with an impressive 80 percent completion rate.
The team's defensive efforts resulted in six steals and four blocks but were overshadowed by eighteen personal fouls. On rebounds, UTEP managed to collect thirty-two in total—nineteen defensively and eleven offensively—contributing significantly to their twelve second-chance points. Points in paint were another area where they showed some strength, scoring twenty-eight out of their forty-nine total points from close range.
On the other side of the court, Florida Atlantic showcased strong offensive skills with an overall field goal percentage of nearly fifty-one percent and an even more impressive forty-two percent from three-point land. Their fast-paced offense led them to fifteen fast break points and eighteen points off turnovers compared to UTEP's ten.
The home team also dominated rebounds with thirty-eight in total; twenty-five defensive boards helped limit second-chance opportunities for UTEP while contributing seventeen second-chance points for themselves. The assist-to-turnover ratio was notably higher for Florida Atlantic as well; they achieved twelve assists against eleven turnovers compared to UTEP's four assists against fifteen turnovers.
Looking ahead after this tough encounter, fans can anticipate seeing how the University of Texas at El Paso Miners will regroup as they prepare to host Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Don Haskins Center on March 2nd at 8:00 PM Central Time (CT). This upcoming game will be available for fans on ESPN+, ensuring that supporters have access to watch their team compete once again on home ground.