The UTEP women's basketball team (9-4, 1-1 CUSA) is set to face Middle Tennessee (7-7, 2-0 CUSA) on Thursday. Tipoff is at 5:30 p.m. MT, as UTEP seeks to rebound after its first conference loss to Liberty (86-66). Middle Tennessee enters the game with momentum, having won three straight. The matchup will test both teams' abilities: UTEP aims to regain league momentum while Middle Tennessee looks to maintain its unbeaten conference start.

By the Numbers
  • UTEP averages 44.8 rebounds per game (15th nationally).
  • Middle Tennessee averages 57.0 points and allows 60.6 points per game.
State of Play
  • Middle Tennessee boasts a three-game win streak, sitting 2-0 in CUSA.
  • UTEP aims to bounce back after a tough loss to Liberty, where they struggled with an early deficit.
What's Next

Following the game against Middle Tennessee, UTEP will face WKU on January 10 before returning home for matchups against Missouri State and FIU.

Bottom Line

As UTEP looks to regain its footing in Conference USA, the outcome against Middle Tennessee is pivotal for building momentum and demonstrating their strength in rebounding and scoring depth.