UTEP Miners Fall Short Against Louisiana Tech in 69-59 Defeat
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In a challenging matchup at the Don Haskins Center, the UTEP men's basketball team lost to Louisiana Tech with a final score of 69-59. Despite standout performances from Elijah Jones, who scored a career-high 25 points, and Kaseem Watson with 20 points, the Miners struggled with shooting, finishing at only 31.5% from the field. UTEP initially led by nine points but fell behind after a 16-2 run by the Bulldogs. The Miners managed to close the gap to three points late in the game but were unable to secure a comeback. This defeat leaves UTEP with a record of 7-14 overall and 3-7 in Conference USA. They will face Delaware next on Saturday at 7 p.m. MT.
Key Details: • Next game: UTEP vs. Delaware on Saturday at 7 p.m. MT • Fans attending the women's game at 2 p.m. can get free entry to the men's game • UTEP's record now stands at 7-14 overall and 3-7 in CUSA