- Matchup: Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. UTEP Miners
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Venue: Don Haskins Center, El Paso, TX
- Broadcast: MW+
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The UTEP Miners (0-1) will face off against the Incarnate Word Cardinals (0-2) this Sunday at the Don Haskins Center.
The Incarnate Word Cardinals recently lost to Chicago State, finishing the game 66-54. The Cardinals recorded 17 fouls compared to Chicago State’s 25. From the three-point line, Incarnate Word struggled, making just 3 of their 17 attempts. Chicago State finished the game shooting 71.4% from the free throw line, hitting 15 of 21. In total, Chicago State secured 42 rebounds (10 offensive, 32 defensive), while not recording any blocks. They also dished out 5 assists and made 9 steals. Defensively, Incarnate Word allowed Chicago State to shoot 42.9% (24 of 56) from the floor, while the Cardinals managed 33 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. With a 65.7% success rate, they converted 23 of their 35 free throw attempts and finished with a field goal percentage of 26.4% (14 of 53), including 3 from 22 beyond the arc.
Godswill Erheriene stood out for the Cardinals, shooting 57.1% from the field, recording 1 assist, and playing for 35 minutes. He secured 10 rebounds and tallied 18 points on 8 of 14 shooting.
Incarnate Word enters this game with a record of 0-2. They are averaging 20.0 turnovers and committing 19.0 personal fouls each game. The Cardinals are pulling down 30.5 rebounds on average and have accumulated 19 assists for the season, ranking 251st in Division 1. Their shooting from three-point territory is at a low 24.4% (10 of 41), with a free throw percentage of 65.3%. Overall, they are averaging 57.0 points per contest, ranking 337th in Division 1, while struggling with a 34.6% field goal shooting percentage.
Defensively, Incarnate Word forces 15.0 turnovers per game, while giving up 22.5 personal fouls. They rank 158th nationally for assists allowed, surrendering 20 assists this season. The Cardinals’ defense permits opponents to shoot 43.8% (53 of 121) and gives up 42.5 rebounds per game. They allow a 30.4% success rate from three-point range and rank 261st in opponent scoring, averaging 78.5 points against.
In their most recent game, the UTEP Miners faced off against Northern Kentucky, resulting in an 84-76 defeat. UTEP gathered 30 total rebounds (17 defensive and 13 offensive) and turned the ball over 7 times while obtaining 6 steals. Northern Kentucky committed 22 fouls, granting UTEP 24 free throw attempts, with the Miners converting only 14 for a 58.3% rate. From beyond the arc, UTEP successfully made 8 of 30 three-point attempts, equating to 26.7%. Overall, they shot 38.6% from the field, going 27 for 70. Defensively, UTEP allowed Northern Kentucky to shoot 50.0% (25 of 50) and to secure 36 rebounds (6 offensive).
Youssouf Traore was a key player for UTEP, scoring 18 points in 26 minutes without any assists. He shot 70.0% (7 of 10) from the field and recorded 7 rebounds.
This season, UTEP has a record of 0-1. Offensively, they are shooting 38.6% from the field, ranking 301st nationally. They have scored 76 points across their games and average 33.0 rebounds per contest. UTEP averages 16.0 assists per game (170th nationally) with 7.0 turnovers each outing. Additionally, they are committing 24.0 fouls per game and shooting 58.3% from the free throw line.
On the defensive front, UTEP allows only 19.0% shooting from three-point range (4 of 21), although opponents are converting 90.9% of their free throws. They give up 10.0 assists and 39.0 rebounds per game, ranking 92nd and 279th in the nation, respectively. UTEP’s defense currently ranks 303rd in the country in points allowed per game, sitting at 84.0. They are forcing opponents into 14.0 turnovers per game while permitting a field goal percentage of 50.0% (317th nationally).
Who will come out on top in this exciting NCAA match?
Recommendation: Back UTEP
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