Western New Mexico opened its exhibition schedule with a 100-64 loss to UTEP in El Paso. Tess Taylor and Jordan Sapien each scored 20 points, but UTEP controlled the boards and shot efficiently to pull away.

By the Numbers
  • UTEP 100, Western New Mexico 64.
  • UTEP outrebounded Western New Mexico 43-26.
  • UTEP made 39 of 65 field-goal attempts; Western New Mexico made 18 of 51.
  • Taylor and Sapien scored 20 points apiece.
Yes, But

Western New Mexico had stretches of resistance, including an 8-0 run in the first quarter and a second-quarter tie at 21. UTEP’s shooting and rebounding advantage ultimately proved too much to overcome.

What's Next

The Mustangs are scheduled to visit New Mexico Highlands on Monday, Nov. 9, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The listed tipoff time is 1 a.m.

Bottom Line

Taylor and Sapien provided a strong scoring foundation, but Western New Mexico will need to improve its shooting and rebounding to keep pace with opponents.