- Matchup: UTEP Miners vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Thomas Assembly Center, Ruston, LA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Monday, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-4) will take on the UTEP Miners (4-7) at the Thomas Assembly Center.
In their previous outing, the UTEP Miners triumphed over North Dakota State with a score of 76-66. UTEP recorded 18 personal fouls, mirroring North Dakota State’s count. The Miners managed to connect on 3 out of 16 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, North Dakota State shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, converting 15 of their 21 attempts. North Dakota State grabbed 25 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, but did not register any blocked shots. They provided 13 assists and secured 4 steals. Defensively, UTEP conceded 50.0% shooting, allowing 24 out of 48 attempts. Offensively, the Miners dished out 12 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and collected 12 steals. On the boards, they claimed 27 rebounds, with 9 coming from offensive efforts. From the line, UTEP sank 16 of their 21 attempts, achieving a free-throw percentage of 76.2%. They concluded the match with a 47.3% field goal rate (26 out of 55) and netted 8 of their 20 three-point attempts.
Elijah Jones was a key player, shooting 66.7% from the field, delivering 2 assists and grabbing 4 rebounds in 30 minutes of play, contributing 24 points with 10 successful shots out of 15 attempts.
Currently, UTEP boasts a record of 4-7 this season. They average 12.8 turnovers each game, committing 20.5 fouls on average. The team collects 32.8 rebounds per game and has accumulated 140 assists this season, ranking 344th in Division 1 for passing. UTEP’s shooting accuracy from three-point range stands at 31.4% (69 of 220) and they convert 64.5% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 72.4 points per game (ranking 293rd nationally) while shooting 44.8% overall.
On the defensive end, the Miners force an average of 15.5 turnovers per game while committing 17.1 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.6% from three-point range, ranking them 132nd in college basketball for points allowed per game (71.2). UTEP’s defense gives up a field goal percentage of 44.6% (256 of 574) and allows 35.5 rebounds per game. They rank 75th in limiting assists to their opponents, having surrendered 145 assists this year.
In their latest game, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs secured a decisive victory, defeating Dallas Christian 90-37. Defensively, Louisiana Tech permitted Dallas Christian to collect 18 total rebounds (6 offensive). Offensively, they struggled with a 16.7% shooting rate from three (5 out of 30), finished 6 of 15 from the free-throw line (40.0%), and allowed Dallas Christian to connect on just 13 out of 55 field-goal attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 23.6%. The Bulldogs themselves shot 53.8% from the field, making 35 of 65 attempts, and achieved 38.9% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 18 tries. They converted 68.4% of their free throws and capitalized on 19 charity stripe attempts, thanks to 14 fouls committed by Dallas Christian. The Bulldogs recorded 13 steals and amassed a total of 53 rebounds, split into 37 defensive and 16 offensive.
Kaden Cooper was instrumental in the Bulldogs’ success, scoring 24 points in 31 minutes on 10 of 18 shooting (55.6%) while also accounting for 13 rebounds and 4 assists.
Louisiana Tech’s current record stands at 7-4. The Bulldogs are shooting at 46.1% from the field, placing them 164th in the nation. They’ve scored a total of 786 points this season, averaging 71.5 points per game, and securing 42.9 rebounds per game. They average 13.2 assists (275th in college basketball) and 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 15.6 personal fouls and executing 64.1% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Louisiana Tech allows opponents to connect on 24.3% of their three-point attempts (69 of 284) and 66.5% of their free-throw attempts. They permit an impressive 10.1 assists and 30.9 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 39th in those categories, respectively. Notably, the Bulldogs hold the top rank in college for points allowed per game at just 55.5. They force an average of 13.1 turnovers per game and limit opponents to 34.9% shooting (1st in college).
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Louisiana Tech
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