Can UTEP Miners Outmaneuver Sam Houston Bearkats at Bernard Johnson Coliseum?

As the UTEP Miners prepare to face off against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Bernard Johnson Coliseum, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a recent string of challenging performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 24th, will be a test of resilience and strategy for the Miners.

In their last three games, the Miners have shown both promise and areas needing improvement. Despite scoring 59 points against New Mexico State Aggies and 68 points versus Liberty Flames, they were unable to secure victories. Their field goal percentage hovered around 42 to 45 percent in these games, with a notable strength in two-point attempts where they maintained over fifty percent success rate.

However, turnovers have been a significant concern; with an average of over fourteen per game across these matches and assist-to-turnover ratios that reflect this struggle. The Miners did show some defensive prowess with steals averaging six per game but will need to tighten up their playmaking abilities.

The most recent match against Jacksonville State Gamecocks saw an uptick in defensive rebounds (25) and points in paint (46), indicating potential areas where UTEP could capitalize. Yet again though, turnovers were high at nineteen for that game alone.

As they head into Bearkat territory, it's crucial for the Miners to focus on maintaining possession and capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint while shoring up their defense against fast breaks.

Fans can catch all the action from Huntsville on February 24th at Bernard Johnson Coliseum as both teams vie for dominance on court. With tip-off set for local evening time hours, supporters should be ready for what promises to be an engaging contest between these two competitors.