The UTEP women tip off Conference USA play New Year's Day against one of their longest-standing league rivals, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
The game is set for 1 p.m. at the Don Haskins center, though no fans will be allowed. It will be aired on 600 ESPN El Paso.
Who is Southern Miss?
The Golden Eagles' first five games, including showdowns with powerhouse Mississippi State and Alabama, were cancelled, though they did squeeze in two games on Dec. 18 and 19 against Nicholls and William Carey. Southern Miss won both.
Last season USM's 15-15 record included two losses to UTEP.