UTEP Miners to Host Sam Houston State Bearkats at Don Haskins Center
As the University of Texas at El Paso Miners prepare to host the Sam Houston State Bearkats at the Don Haskins Center, fans are anticipating a competitive matchup. The Miners, coming off a series of challenging games, are looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage in El Paso.
In their recent outings, UTEP has shown resilience but has struggled with consistency. A close examination of their past performances reveals some areas for improvement as well as strengths they can leverage. Against the Fighting Illini, despite a strong showing in points from paint and an impressive two-point shooting percentage of 63, turnovers proved costly in their ten-point loss. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was just above one, indicating room for better ball handling and decision-making.
The following game saw UTEP facing off against the Flames where they suffered from poor field goal shooting at 35 percent and were outrebounded significantly. The turnover woes continued with nineteen giveaways contributing to another defeat by sixteen points.
However, there's a silver lining when looking back at their overtime battle against the Pilots held at Don Haskins Center itself. While ultimately falling short by five points in overtime, UTEP showcased tenacity on defense with thirteen steals and an improved free throw percentage nearing 78 percent. Despite this effort, turnovers once again plagued them with twenty-three recorded for that game.
For UTEP to succeed against Sam Houston State Bearkats, it will be crucial to maintain defensive pressure while tightening up ball security and capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they have demonstrated efficiency.
The upcoming game is scheduled for January 27th at 21:00 GMT (3 PM local time) at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas – a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could provide an edge for the home team. Fans eager to support UTEP can catch all the action live as both teams vie for victory on this anticipated match day.