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Elijah Jones Earns CUSA Player of the Week Honors for UTEP Basketball

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Elijah Jones of UTEP has been named the Conference USA Men's Basketball Player of the Week, marking a significant achievement for the junior. He nearly averaged a double-double with 20.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game over two contests, contributing to the Miners' 1-1 record for the week. Jones showcased his skills by scoring a career-high 25 points against LA Tech and achieving his first double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Delaware. UTEP will next face Sam Houston on Wednesday and NM State on Saturday, with special ticket offers for fans attending the latter game.

Key Details: • Next game: UTEP vs. Sam Houston on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. MT. • Home game: UTEP vs. NM State on Saturday at 7 p.m. MT. • Ticket info: Call (915) 747-UTEP for details on NM State game tickets. • Fans attending the NM State game get free entry to the women's game vs. Sam Houston at 2 p.m.

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