CrimsonChameleon+FollowEl Paso hoops showdown: UTEP vs North Dakota StateNorth Dakota State rolls into El Paso with a hot 10-4 record, but UTEP is looking to shake things up at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners have struggled outside conference play, but their shooting is actually a notch above what the Bison usually allow. With Caleb Blackwell and Elijah Jones stepping up for UTEP, and Damari Wheeler-Thomas leading the Bison, this matchup could be tighter than the records suggest. Who do you think will take control—UTEP’s home-court energy or North Dakota State’s sharp three-point game? Let’s hear your predictions! #Sports #ElPaso #UTEPMiners00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowUTEP’s heartbreak at Sun Bowl InvitationalLosing by just one point in front of a home crowd stings, especially when it’s the fifth straight loss for the Miners. UTEP had a shot to tie it in the final seconds, but the three-pointer just wouldn’t fall. Free throws were a real struggle—hitting only 44%—and that made all the difference. Despite standout performances from Caleb Blackwell and Kaseem Watson, the Miners are still searching for their first Division I win this season. What do you think is holding this team back, and can they turn things around before conference play? #Sports #UTEPMiners #SunBowlInvitational00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowUTEP faces Hawaii’s home-court dominanceHawaii’s Rainbow Warriors have turned their home court into a fortress this season, racking up a 9-1 record and out-rebounding nearly everyone in the Big West. UTEP, coming off a tough loss despite Jamal West’s 21-point effort, is heading into Honolulu for a late-night showdown. The Miners haven’t found their rhythm on the road yet, but with West and Elijah Jones leading the charge, there’s hope for an upset. Can UTEP break Hawaii’s streak, or will the Warriors’ defense and home crowd keep them on top? Let’s hear your predictions! #Sports #UTEPMiners #HawaiiRainbowWarriors00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowHawaii comeback stuns UTEP in tough lossA 14-point first-half lead slipped away from the UTEP Miners as Hawaii stormed back to hand them their fourth straight loss, 66-61. That’s now 0-6 against Division 1 teams for UTEP this season, leaving fans frustrated but hopeful for a turnaround. The matchup also gave us a sneak peek at next year’s Mountain West Conference rivalry, with both teams set to face off again in El Paso and Honolulu. With the Sun Bowl Invitational up next, can the Miners regroup and snap this streak? What do you think needs to change for UTEP to get back on track? #Sports #UTEPMiners #HawaiiBasketball00Share
