UTEP Miners Set to Host Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in El Paso Showdown

As the UTEP Miners prepare to host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at the Don Haskins Center, fans are anticipating a competitive matchup. The Miners have shown resilience in their recent games, despite facing some challenges on the court.

In their last game against the Fighting Illini, UTEP demonstrated a strong offensive presence in the paint with 44 points but fell short defensively, allowing 81 points. Their field goal percentage was impressive at 55 percent and they shot 63 percent from two-point range. However, they struggled beyond the arc with only a 20 percent success rate from three-point land.

The previous away game against UIC Flames highlighted areas for improvement as turnovers became an issue; UTEP turned over the ball 19 times and lost by a margin of 16 points. Their shooting percentages took a dip as well, managing only 35 percent from the field overall.

Against Portland Pilots in an overtime thriller at home, defensive efforts were notable with an increase in steals to 13 but were overshadowed by their own turnovers totaling to 23 which contributed to their narrow loss by five points.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as UTEP looks to capitalize on its home-court advantage. The team's ability to maintain possession and improve three-point shooting could be key factors in securing victory. Fans can expect intense action as both teams vie for dominance on this stage.

The match is scheduled for February 17th at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Tip-off is set for local time (UTC-6), and supporters can catch all of the action live where available or follow updates online.