The UTEP Miners took to the hardwood to play in the consolation game of the Weststar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational as they beat Sam Houston State 87-68. Unlike the last few games for UTEP, this game was not close since the first six minutes of the opening tipoff.
The Miners (7-5) took to this game trying to avoid dropping their sixth straight game and going winless in the tournament for the first time since the 2002-2003 season.
“We were pleased with the win but we are not going to go crazy with it,” coach Tim Floyd said.