El Paso Times · Nov 18, 2019
Miners face big challenge against New Mexico
UTEP set to host New Mexico Bret Bloomquist, Wochit
The unbeaten UTEP basketball teams know they are much improved from the struggle of a year ago.
Just how much better they are will get a good test when they take on their undefeated rivals from New Mexico in a Tuesday doubleheader at the Don Haskins Center. The women tip at 1 p.m. while the men play at 7 p.m..
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The Lobos are 4-0 but haven't played away from home and have only been tested once, a 10-point win against McNeese State that was tied with 2:29 to play. They do have a common opponent with UTEP, as they beat Eastern New Mexico in their opener 92-71,