UTEP vs. UAB: 3 Things You Should Know for the Series
Following a series split against UTSA, the Miners will look to face one of its toughest tasks yet in C-USA as they travel to face UAB on Friday and Saturday.
Friday s game tips off at 5:30 p.m., while Saturday s game is set for 3 p.m. in Bartow Arena.
Who: UTEP (8-8, 4-6 C-USA) at UAB (14-2, 7-1 C-USA)
When: Friday, 5:30 p.m. MT
Where: Bartow Arena, Birmingham, Ala.
Watch: ESPN+
Attacking the zone
UAB boasts an extremely tough defense, alternating between different zone setups and throwing in the press as well. They enter the series with the best record in the league, having won four straight games.
In a must-win situation, the UTEP men's basketball team answered the call by using a mighty second half performance to top UTSA 69-51, thus splitting the series with the Roadrunners.
UTEP vs. UTSA: Things You Should Know Before Tipoff
Another UTEP men’s basketball series is upon us, as the Miners prepare for their one and only home-and-home series of the season with UTSA.
First, they will play Thursday’s game in San Antonio (5 p.m. MT). Saturday’s contest will see the two teams return to the Haskins Center (7 p.m. MT).
Who: UTEP (7-7, 3-5 C-USA) at UTSA (7-8, 3-5)
When: Thursday, 5 p.m. MT
Where: Convocation Center, San Antonio
Watch: ESPN+
The pace of play could be key
The Miners have talked about the pace of play being one of their strong parts, especially when they are able to score effectively in transition. UTEP has a 6-1 record this year when they score 10+ fast break points.
UTEP snapped a three-game losing streak and instilled some much-needed confidence in themselves by downing LA Tech 82-74 on Friday night at the Haskins Center.
UTEP vs. LA Tech: 5 Things To Know Before Tipoff
The UTEP men s basketball squad, which is undergoing a three-game losing streak, looks to regain some confidence this weekend in another home league series on Friday and Saturday.
The problem is, LA Tech might be the best Conference USA opponent UTEP will have faced thus far.
Who: LA Tech (11-4, 4-2 C-USA) vs. UTEP (6-6, 2-4)
When: Friday, 7 p.m. MST
Where: Don Haskins Center
Watch: ESPN+
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1. History favors LA Tech
In recent years, LA Tech has been the better basketball program between the two teams. They lead the all-time series against the Miners, 15-11, and have won back-to-back games against UTEP. The Bulldogs have beaten the Miners in five of their last seven meetings.