Can UTEP Miners Outshine the Lady Toppers at Don Haskins Center?

As the UTEP Miners prepare to host the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers at the Don Haskins Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around recent trends and secure a victory. The upcoming clash, set for February 16th, promises an intense battle on the court.

The Miners have had a challenging stretch in their last few games. Despite a strong showing against Illinois with a two-point field goal percentage of 63 percent and an overall field goal percentage of 55 percent, they fell short by ten points. In their encounter with Portland Pilots, they struggled from beyond the arc with only 14 percent three-point shooting accuracy and lost by five points in overtime. Their most concerning statistic might be turnovers; against Portland alone, they gave up possession 23 times.

However, there's room for optimism as well. The Miners have shown resilience on defense with an average of more than five steals per game over these contests and have consistently outperformed their opponents in points off turnovers. They've also demonstrated strength inside the paint – scoring significantly in that area.

Playing at home could provide UTEP with an additional edge; familiar rims and supportive fans often translate into improved performance on the floor. The Don Haskins Center has been a fortress for them before, and they will be looking to leverage that advantage once again.

As we approach game day, it's clear that minimizing turnovers will be crucial for UTEP if they want to capitalize on their defensive prowess and inside scoring ability to overcome Western Kentucky's challenge.

Fans can catch all the action live from El Paso on February 16th at 02:00 AM UTC or tune in locally to support their team as they strive for victory on home turf.