The UTEP men’s basketball team (16-12 ,9-7 Conference USA) fell in a tight match up against the University of Birmingham at Alabama (22-7, 12-4 C-USA) Feb. 26 at the Don Haskins Center.
The Miners started off hot on offense and defense. The defense was able to force nine early turnovers and managed an early 15-8 lead. But in the end, the Miners did not have enough in the gas tank and fell to the Blazers 66-69.
“First and foremost, give credit to UAB. They have really good players and are really well coached,” UTEP Head Coach Joe Golding said.