EL PASO, Texas – After a tough loss on the road in their last game, the UTEP Miners are back on their home court looking to turn things around. They jumped out to an early lead against Tarleton State, currently holding a 32-23 advantage with hopes of improving their record to 7-3 this season.
Meanwhile, Tarleton State finds itself struggling at 3-8 after a disappointing five-game losing streak on the road. The Texans are in desperate need of a win as they prepare to go head-to-head with UTEP at the Don Haskins Center at 9:00 p.m. ET. Having suffered a 66-51 defeat to UCF last Sunday, Tarleton’s challenges are evident as they look to bounce back.
Despite the loss, Tarleton State showed some heart by grabbing 14 offensive rebounds, continuing a trend of consistently pulling down double-digit offensive boards in the past few games. This strong work on the glass is a silver lining for the Texans as they aim to improve.
On the other side, UTEP is looking to shake off their latest loss to Louisville, falling just short with a 77-74 score. Corey Camper Jr. was a standout player for UTEP, scoring 19 points while achieving a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy at 66.7%.
The match-up promises to showcase some excellent shooting, with Tarleton State hitting 37.2% of their three-pointers this season, while UTEP is slightly ahead at 40.3%. As the Miners are hefty 15.5-point favorites to win this game, they also provide a solid option for anyone considering the betting line. UTEP is 5-2 against the spread this season, while Tarleton has struggled, sitting at 3-7 ATS.
With everything at stake, both teams are looking to end their losing spells and give their fans something to cheer about. The spotlight is on as they prepare to face off, with UTEP hopeful to build momentum while Tarleton State searches for a turnaround.
