Can UTEP Miners Conquer the Panthers at Ocean Bank Convocation Center?

As the UTEP Miners prepare to face off against the Florida International Panthers at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Miners have shown a mixed bag of results in their past games, but there are positive signs that they could bring a competitive edge to Miami.

In their last game against Chicago State Cougars, UTEP came out on top with a 74-69 victory. The team demonstrated an ability to maintain possession and capitalize on turnovers, scoring 18 points off turnovers and achieving an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.8. Their field goal percentage stood at 52 percent, with three-point shots sinking in at an impressive rate of 58 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for the Miners as evidenced by their previous game against New Mexico State Aggies where they fell short with a score of 53-63. Despite this loss, they managed to keep up defensively with steals totaling 11 and converting them into points off turnovers.

The game before that saw another defeat for UTEP against Seattle Redhawks with a close scoreline of 61-73. In this matchup, free throws were a strong suit for the Miners as they hit them at an accuracy rate of 81 percent.

Looking ahead to their upcoming challenge in Miami, it's crucial for UTEP to leverage its strengths while addressing areas that need improvement such as rebounding where they've been outperformed by opponents recently.

Fans can expect a battle where ball control will be key; minimizing turnovers while maximizing scoring opportunities from steals could be decisive factors in securing another win on the road.

The clash between UTEP and FIU is scheduled for January 13th at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami. Fans won't want to miss this encounter which will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ starting from Eastern Time Zone's prime time slot.