UTEP Miners Dominate Delaware with Strong Defense for 70-55 Victory

In a decisive 70-55 win against Delaware, the UTEP men's basketball team showcased exceptional defensive skills, limiting their opponent to a mere 26.5% shooting accuracy, the lowest in nearly a decade. Elijah Jones led the Miners with his first career double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. After overcoming an early 11-point deficit, UTEP executed a powerful 16-2 run to gain control of the game, ultimately never trailing again. The Miners will next face Sam Houston on February 1 and NM State on February 7, with special ticket offers for fans attending the latter game.

Key Details: • Next game: UTEP vs. Sam Houston on February 1 at 5:30 p.m. MT. • Following game: UTEP vs. NM State on February 7 at 7 p.m. MT. • Fans purchasing tickets for the NM State game gain free entry to the women's game vs. Sam Houston at 2 p.m. • For ticket information, call (915) 747-UTEP.