Clash at Ford Center: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Face UTEP Miners in Frisco Showdown

As the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers gear up to face the UTEP Miners at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The venue, known for its state-of-the-art facilities, could play a significant role in setting the stage for this high-stakes game.

The Hilltoppers come into this matchup with a solid foundation from their previous season's performance. With an overall field goal percentage of 47 and free throw percentage of 71, they have demonstrated efficiency on the offensive end. Their true shooting percentage stood at 57 last season, indicating their ability to score effectively when considering both free throws and three-point plays.

From beyond the arc, they shot 35 percent while maintaining an even more impressive two-point field goal percentage of 53. This balanced attack could pose a challenge for any defense trying to contain them.

Defensively, Western Kentucky has shown prowess as well; averaging nearly six blocks and over eight steals per game last season suggests that they can disrupt opponents' offensive flow and create transition opportunities for themselves.

However, ball security will be crucial as they averaged over twelve turnovers per game previously. Limiting these will be key to maintaining control against the Miners.

Rebounding has been another strong suit for the Hilltoppers with an average of over thirty-two rebounds per game. Dominating the boards could provide them with additional possessions and limit second-chance points for UTEP.

With assists averaging nearly fourteen per game last season, team chemistry and ball distribution have been evident strengths that should continue to serve them well in facilitating their offense against UTEP's defense.

Fans can catch all the action on March 8th at 23:30 GMT live on ESPN+. The Ford Center promises to deliver an electric atmosphere as these two teams battle it out on court.