UTEP Miners and Florida International Panthers Clash in Women's Basketball at Don Haskins Center
As the UTEP Miners prepare to host the Florida International Panthers at the Don Haskins Center, fans are eager to see if the home team can leverage their venue advantage and reverse recent trends. The upcoming Women's Basketball game is set to be a showcase of determination and skill, with both teams looking to assert dominance on the court.
The Miners have had a challenging stretch in their recent outings. In their last game against Fighting Illini, despite a strong showing in points from paint with 44 and an impressive two-point shooting percentage of 63, they fell short by ten points, finishing with 71 against Illinois' 81. Turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession sixteen times which translated into twelve points for Illinois.
In an earlier match-up against Portland Pilots, turnovers again plagued the Miners as they committed twenty-three during regular time which extended into overtime. Their field goal percentage was low at 36 percent; however, they managed to keep it close throughout regulation time before ultimately losing by five points in overtime.
The trend of turnovers seems persistent for UTEP as seen also in their game against UIC Flames where nineteen turnovers contributed to a sixteen-point deficit ending with a score of 65-81. The three-point shooting was notably better at forty percent but wasn't enough to secure victory.
Fans should watch for improvements in ball handling and defensive pressure from UTEP as these areas could be pivotal for success. With home-court advantage at Don Haskins Center known for its energetic atmosphere that often boosts player morale, there is hope that this could be an influential factor leading towards a positive outcome for the Miners.
Mark your calendars for January 13th when these two teams will face off at 7:30 PM local time (El Paso). Fans unable to attend can follow along through updates provided by local sports networks covering this exciting matchup between UTEP Miners and Florida International Panthers.