The Miners (4-2,0-0) had a bounce-back win against The University of Florida A&M (1-3,0-0) on Nov. 24 at the Don Haskins Center. The offense executed their plays better, shooting 35 percent from the floor, and 34.8 percent from the 3-point line. UTEP’s defense played well, forcing 20 turnovers.
Junior guard Jamal Bieniemy and sophomore forward Jorell Saterfield were named Cerebro Sports Golden Turkey Classic All-Tournament Team Players.
In the start of the first half, the Miners nor FAMU could get anything going on the offense. However, sophomore forward Bonke Maring landed the Miners’ first two points, with Bieniemy scoring a layup soon after to give the Miners a 4-0 lead.