The Prospector · Jan 31, 2023
UTEP’s effort not enough against the Mean Green
Junior guard Erin Wilson is fouled as she attempts a shot.The UTEP women’s basketball team (13-6, 6-4 C-USA) faced the University of North Texas (UNT) (8-13, 5-6 C-USA) at the Don Haskins Center, Saturday, Jan 28. The Miners entered this game with an overtime win on the road.
Senior guard Jazion Jackson started the game off with a three-pointer which then led to an abrupt 9-0 run by UNT, while causing four turnovers in the first three minutes of the game.
The Mean Green managed to capitalize by scoring 14 points from turnovers, second chance points and off the bench. The Miners were able to close out the first quarter down by only two points.