UTEP Miners Face Off Against Rice Owls at Don Haskins Center

In a recent women's basketball matchup at the Don Haskins Center, the University of Texas at El Paso Miners were defeated by the Rice Owls with a final score of 73-62. The Miners now stand with an overall record of 0-1, while the Owls have started their season on a positive note with a record of 1-0.

The game began with both teams showing strong offensive efforts. The first quarter ended closely, with the Rice Owls edging out slightly ahead, scoring 22 points to UTEP's 19. However, as play progressed into the second quarter, UTEP could not keep pace and fell behind further by adding only 15 points against Rice's 17.

The third quarter proved challenging for the Miners as they managed to put up just nine points compared to Rice's consistent performance netting another 15 points. Despite this setback, UTEP showed resilience in the fourth quarter matching their first-quarter effort by scoring another 19 points; however, it was not enough to close down on Rice’s lead who also scored an additional 19 points in this final period.

Throughout this intense contest, both teams displayed commendable skill and determination. The home team’s effort was evident despite falling short in scoring compared to their opponents from Houston. The visiting team maintained their lead throughout all four quarters demonstrating effective play that ultimately secured them victory.

Looking ahead for UTEP fans eager to support their team in upcoming games: The next challenge for the University of Texas at El Paso Miners will be against Charlotte 49ers at home turf again within Don Haskins Center located in El Paso. This game is scheduled for January 16th at around noon local time and fans can follow along without any broadcast networks covering this event.