The UTEP Miner’s men basketball team (18-12, 11-7 Conference USA) were able to upend the University of North Texas (23-5, 16-2 C-USA) March. 5 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners were able to get a huge 17-2 lead in the first half and led throughout the second half by playing excellent offense and defense in this 70-68 win.
“What a game, what a great way to end it (the regular season),” UTEP head coach Joe Golding said. “I’ve been wanting a big home win so bad for our fans. To finish it on our last home game and beat what I think is one of the best teams in college basketball, I’m just so excited for our fans, our community and obviously our players.