Fácil triunfo de UTEP sobre Charlotte
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UTEP vs Charlotte: Three Things to Know for the Series
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However, it was far from an easy feat to accomplish.
UTEP had 17 turnovers and trailed 44-36 at the 13:54 mark in the second half. Then, they proceeded to go on an 18-2 run that helped them overtake the Panthers in the end and get a much-needed series sweep.
Agnew was the standout for the Miners, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes off the bench. Junior guard Souley Boum notched his sixth 20-point performance over his last seven games, along with dishing out five assists. The defense also helped to force 17 turnovers against the Panthers, including 13 in the second half alone. UTEP scored 20 points in transition, compared to only eight by FIU.
Entering the game having lost seven of their last nine, the Miners had been starving for some momentum. They were boosted by a hot-shooting night at the Haskins Center on Friday, with a bounce-back win against Florida International, 75-59.
The Miners (9-10, 5-9 C-USA) had a crisp offensive game against the Panthers, who have now lost 10 straight C-USA games. UTEP shot 49% from the floor (27-of-55) and went 50% from 3-point land (12-of-24).
Junior Souley Boum led the Miners with 22 points (5-of-7 3-point FG), followed by Keonte Kennedy (17 points, six rebounds), Christian Agnew (12 points).
“We challenged the guys to come out with unbelievable energy, activity and great communication,” said third-year coach Rodney Terry. “You have to have that in playing against a high-possession team that will really push the ball in transition and communicate getting back with guys. I thought we came out with really good energy on both ends of the floor.”