The little things like missed free throws, front ends of 1&1's, and bad turnovers haunted UTEP in Thursday's loss to LA Tech. But the Miners get a chance to avenge an early conference loss with Southern Miss headed for El Paso.
USM has lost seven of their last nine after starting C-USA play 2-1, and have been dealing with unfortunate injuries that continue to set Doc Sadler and program behind the 8-ball.
The Golden Eagles are without reliable guard Kahari Price, and their most experienced interior player Tim Rowe as the Golden Eagles fight for a C-USA Tournament spot.