UTEP Miners Douse Liberty Flames in Conference USA Quarterfinal
The University of Texas El Paso Miners, with a final score of 66-57, emerged victorious against the Liberty Flames in the Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3. The Miners' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Flames fall to 0-1.
In a game that saw four ties and eight lead changes, the UTEP Miners showcased their offensive capabilities by dominating points in the paint with a total of 40 compared to Liberty's 26. The first half ended narrowly with UTEP leading by one point at 31-30. They continued their assertive play into the second half, adding another 35 points to secure their win.
The Miners' shooting was particularly effective; they achieved a commendable field goal percentage of 48 and were especially proficient from two-point range with a success rate of 56 percent. Their free throw accuracy was also noteworthy as they made an impressive 86 percent from the line.
Defensively, UTEP made significant contributions as well. They managed to gather a total of eleven steals throughout the game which played a crucial role in disrupting Liberty's offense. Moreover, they capitalized on turnovers by scoring thirteen points off them.
Despite not recording any blocks during this matchup, UTEP compensated with strong rebounding efforts – grabbing thirty-three rebounds including twenty-one defensively and seven offensively which contributed to eight second-chance points for the team.
One area where both teams struggled was three-point shooting; however, it was more pronounced for UTEP who only converted one out of nine attempts resulting in an eleven percent success rate from beyond the arc.
On individual performances for UTEP: although specific player statistics are not provided within this data set, it is clear that team efforts were pivotal across various aspects such as scoring distribution and defensive plays leading to their victory over Liberty Flames.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The University of Texas El Paso Miners will face Sam Houston Bearkats at Von Braun Center on March 15th at approximately 11:30 AM (Central Time). This upcoming game can be watched live on CBS Sports Network where fans can tune in to support their team once again.