Rarely in this nine-game losing streak to New Mexico State has UTEP had their rival so squarely in its sights.
The Miners have their most talented, deepest roster in years, the Aggies were without starters AJ Harris and Clayton Henry, UTEP had a big, loud crowd ready to see them snap this skid.
UTEP didn't let the opportunity get away. Cheered on by Green Bay Packers star Aaron Jones, the Miners smothered the Aggies with their defense, fixed some rebounding issues in the second half and pulled away at the midpoint of the second period to win 65-50.