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WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational tips-off tonight

The 57th annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational championship tips off tonight at the Don Haskins Center.

This year’s competition includes Norfolk State (4-8), Wyoming (3-7), East Tennessee State (8-4) and UTEP (4-5). The Miners have not brought the trophy home since 2014.

“(Norfolk State) can really push the ball, score points and play transition defense,” Terry said. “They have a couple guys who can make shots. Their older players, (Nic) Thomas and (Derrik) Jamerson can really shoot the ball,”

Norfolk State is entering the Haskins Center riding a three-game losing streak and hasn’t won a game on the road this season (0-5), they will look to snap that streak against a young Miners team that is developing in front of everyone’s eyes.