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UTEP Miners Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Liberty Flames

The UTEP Miners are set to face off against the Liberty Flames in an exciting Men's Basketball game scheduled for March 2, 2024, at the Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, Virginia. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+ for fans around the world to watch.


Feb 3, 2024; El Paso, Texas, USA; Liberty University Flames guard Brody Peebles (1) dribbles the ball against the UTEP Miners defense in the first half at Don Haskins Center. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have been performing well in their previous games, and this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest. Let's take a closer look at the top performers from both teams and analyze their statistics from the past three games.


For the UTEP Miners, Elijah Jones has been a standout player in recent games. Although he didn't score any points in the first game, his contributions on defense were crucial. Otis Frazier had an impressive performance with 8 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds. Jon Dos Anjos showcased his shooting skills with 14 points and a field goal percentage of 46%. Tae Hardy led the team in scoring with 24 points and also contributed with 1 assist and 1 rebound. Sebastian Cole had a quiet game but made an impact on defense with a steal. Derick Hamilton provided valuable minutes off the bench with 6 points and 4 rebounds.


Feb 3, 2024; El Paso, Texas, USA; Liberty University Flames guard Joseph Venzant (23) dunks the ball against the UTEP Miners in the first half at Don Haskins Center. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side, Kaden Metheny has been leading the way for the Liberty Flames. In their most recent game, he scored 19 points and recorded 4 assists and 5 rebounds. Ben Southerland showed his efficiency by shooting 67% from the field. Colin Porter had a solid all-around performance with 4 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds. Brody Peebles was a reliable scorer with 17 points while Gabriel McKay contributed on defense with steals.


Looking at the average player stats over the last three games, Otis Frazier has been consistent for UTEP Miners with an average of 10 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. Tae Hardy has been the leading scorer with an average of 16 points per game. For the Liberty Flames, Kaden Metheny has been their top performer with an average of 14 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds per game.


Feb 3, 2024; El Paso, Texas, USA; UTEP Miners head coach Joe Golding  holds the game in the first half against  the Liberty University Flames  at Don Haskins Center. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports

Based on the performance of these players, it is clear that UTEP Miners have a strong offensive lineup with multiple scoring options. However, they will need to be mindful of Liberty Flames' defensive prowess, especially from players like Kaden Metheny and Ben Southerland.


In conclusion, the upcoming game between UTEP Miners and Liberty Flames promises to be a highly competitive matchup. Both teams have talented players who have been performing well in recent games. UTEP Miners will rely on the scoring ability of Otis Frazier and Tae Hardy, while Liberty Flames will look to Kaden Metheny for offensive production. The outcome of this game could hinge on which team can execute their game plan effectively.


Basketball fans are in for a treat as they watch these two teams battle it out on March 2nd at the Liberty Arena.

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