- Matchup: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs UTEP Miners
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Don Haskins Center, El Paso, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the UTEP Miners (7-13) will face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (11-8) at the Don Haskins Center, hoping for a victory.
In their latest encounter, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs secured a win against Kennesaw State with a final score of 82-76. They ended the game with a shooting percentage of 52.7%, successfully converting 29 out of 55 attempts, including 8 of 16 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs scored 16 out of 24 for a conversion rate of 66.7%. They captured a total of 30 rebounds, with 7 on the offensive end, and provided 10 assists. Defensively, Louisiana Tech compelled their opponent to 7 turnovers, while also stealing the ball 5 times. Kennesaw State managed to shoot 43.4% from the floor (23 of 53) and recorded 12 assists with 7 steals. They grabbed 26 total rebounds (11 offensive, 15 defensive) but did not record any blocks. The Kennesaw State team hit 23 out of 33 free throws for a 69.7% success rate and made 7 of 20 shots from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Bulldogs were called for 20, while Kennesaw State received 18 fouls.
Scooter Williams Jr. played a key role in this victory, scoring 28 points on 10 of 19 shooting while logging 31 minutes on the court. He collected 4 rebounds and recorded no assists by the game’s conclusion.
This season, Louisiana Tech boasts an 11-8 record. They have averaged 11.5 turnovers per game and commit around 15.9 fouls each contest. The team grabs an impressive 39.5 boards per game and has tallied 228 assists this season, which ranks 339th nationally. The Bulldogs connect on 30.0% of their three-point attempts (107 of 357) and 64.2% from the charity stripe. They average 68.4 points per game, positioning them 329th in collegiate scoring, with a field goal percentage of 43.8%.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force 12.0 turnovers per game and draw 16.5 personal fouls. They limit opponents to shooting 30.3% from beyond the arc and rank 2nd nationally in points allowed per game (61.3). Louisiana Tech concedes a field goal percentage of 38.1% (393 of 1,032) and allows 33.1 rebounds per game. They rank 33rd nationally for assists allowed, conceding 223 this season.
In their last matchup, the UTEP Miners fell to Missouri State with a score of 62-57. They captured 22 defensive rebounds and 1 offensive board, totalling 23 for the game. UTEP had 10 turnovers but managed to record 8 steals during the contest. Missouri State committed 16 fouls, leading to 15 free-throw attempts for the Miners, who converted 11 of these for a success rate of 73.3%. From the three-point line, UTEP sank 8 of 19 attempts (42.1%). Overall, they shot 38.0% from the floor, making 19 of 50 attempts. Meanwhile, Missouri State shot 44.4% from the floor, converting 20 of 45 attempts, along with 5 of 18 three-pointers (27.8%) and finishing 17 of 23 from the free-throw line (73.9%). Defensively, UTEP allowed Missouri State to nab 34 boards (5 offensive).
Elijah Jones was pivotal for the Miners, contributing 16 points in 36 minutes but recording no assists. He shot 5 of 11, maintaining a conversion rate of 45.5%, alongside 6 rebounds.
UTEP’s season record stands at 7-13. Offensively, they shoot 43.6% from the field, ranking 281st nationally. The Miners have accumulated a total of 1,396 points this season (69.8 per game) while averaging 32.3 rebounds per contest. Their assist average stands at 12.7 per game, ranking 283rd in the country, and they create 12.3 turnovers per game. The Miners commit around 19.0 fouls per game and are shooting 67.6% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, UTEP concedes 35.3% on three-point shots (139 of 394) while allowing opponents to shoot 69.4% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 12.9 assists and 35.1 rebounds per game, ranking 145th and 214th, respectively. The Miners rank 146th in D-1 for points allowed per game at 72.5. They force 13.3 turnovers per game and allow shooting at a rate of 45.8% (285th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in today’s NCAA match against the spread?
Pick: Back Louisiana Tech
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