Editor’s note: This is a recap of Thursday night’s game against the Florida International Panthers Feb. 23.
UTEP women’s basketball (18-8, 11-6 Conference USA) hosted the Florida International University Panthers (12-14, 7-10 C-USA) at the Don Haskins Center Thursday, Feb. 23. FIU tried to make a comeback, but the Miners prevailed with a final score of 83-79. The Miners are now tied for second place with Western Kentucky University in C-USA.
The Miners got off to a good start in the first quarter by going on a 4-0 run against the Panthers. FIU was able to put some points on the board with a jumper by senior guard Kaliah Henderson, but a three-pointer by junior guard Jazion Jackson extended the Miners lead to seven.