It is a selfless act in a sport that begs for selfless acts. It is a turnover — only more. It is a turnover that usually nullifies a layup and it is a turnover that gives the other team a foul.
Jake Flaggert has perfected the rather intricate art of taking a charge.
Flaggert and his UTEP Miner teammates will step into the Don Haskins Center for a 6 p.m. date with Old Dominion on Thursday ... a game that is the most important of the season. The winner clinches third place in the Conference USA regular season standings.