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UTEP Falls Short Against Liberty in Competitive Basketball Matchup

KVIA••Adrian Ochoa
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In a closely contested game, UTEP's men's basketball team was unable to overcome Liberty, losing 80-69 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Despite strong performances from Elijah Jones and Caleb Blackwell, who scored 21 and 20 points respectively, the Miners struggled with turnovers and free throw shooting. UTEP managed to cut the deficit to just two points in the second half, but a pivotal 15-3 run by Liberty sealed their victory. The Miners will return home to play FIU on Thursday, January 18, as they begin a four-game homestand with special pricing for fans.

Key Details: • Next game: UTEP vs. FIU on January 18 at 7 p.m. MT • Special pricing: All eight remaining home games for $73.20 total ($9.15 per game) • Upcoming games include Missouri State on January 24 and LA Tech on January 28

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