- Matchup: UTEP Miners vs Utah State Aggies
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, Logan, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The undefeated Utah State Aggies (3-0) are set to face the UTEP Miners (2-1) at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum this Saturday.
The UTEP Miners recently battled Loyola Marymount but suffered a defeat, losing 71-58. UTEP recorded a field goal percentage of 35.1% (20 of 57) and successfully converted 9 of 21 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, they made 9 out of 12 for a 75% success rate. The Miners grabbed 22 rebounds total, with 7 being offensive, and accumulated 12 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and achieving 9 steals. Defensively, UTEP allowed Loyola Marymount to shoot 53.8% from the field (28 of 52). Loyola Marymount contributed 15 assists and had 3 steals, while finishing with 32 rebounds (6 offensive, 26 defensive) and no blocks. The opposing team shot 80% from the free-throw line, making 4 of 5 attempts, and converted 11 of 24 three-point shots. UTEP committed 12 fouls compared to Loyola Marymount’s 14.
Jamal West Jr. was a key player in this matchup, scoring 14 points on 5 of 12 shooting while spending 34 minutes on the court and pulling down 3 rebounds. He concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 41.7% and registered 2 assists.
The Miners enter this game with a record of 2-1 this season. They average 9.3 turnovers per game and commit 19.7 fouls. Collectively, UTEP is securing 36.0 rebounds per game and has tallied 54 assists this season, ranking 99th nationally. The Miners are shooting 39.2% from beyond the arc (20 of 51) and 67.1% from the free-throw line. They are scoring an average of 87.7 points per game, placing them 104th in Division 1, with an overall field goal percentage of 50.0%.
Defensively, the Miners are forcing opponents into an average of 20.3 turnovers per game and drawing 19.7 personal fouls. They allow a conceding rate of 36.5% from three-point range and rank 90th for points per game allowed (65.7). The Miners’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 42.2% (65 of 154) and concedes 33.3 rebounds per game. They currently rank 212th in D-1 for assists allowed, having given up 40 so far this season.
In their previous game, the Utah State Aggies triumphed over Weber State with a final score of 83-73. The Aggies secured 35 rebounds, including 25 defensive and 10 offensive. They turned the ball over 6 times while registering 10 steals. Weber State committed 21 fouls, leading to 29 free-throw attempts for the Aggies, who converted 22 for a free-throw percentage of 75.9%. From three-point territory, Utah State made 3 of 23 attempts (13.0%), while overall shooting 29 of 64 from the field (45.3%). Weber State finished with a shooting percentage of 38.6%, making 22 of 57 attempts. Utah State allowed Weber State to secure 35 total rebounds, with 10 on the offensive end.
Karson Templin was a standout for the Aggies, scoring 16 points in 25 minutes on the court without recording an assist. He completed 7 of 14 shots, giving him a 50.0% shooting percentage, alongside 5 rebounds.
The Aggies are currently 3-0 this season. Their offense records a shooting percentage of 51.8%, positioning them at 39th in the nation. Utah State has accumulated 273 points this campaign (averaging 91.0 per game) and is securing 40.3 rebounds per game. With 21.7 assists per game, they rank 17th nationally while averaging 12.0 turnovers. The Aggies commit about 20.3 fouls per game and are shooting 73.4% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive side, the Aggies rank 130th in basketball for points allowed per game (68.0). They force their opponents into 16.3 turnovers per match and allow a shooting percentage of 37.9% from the field (81st nationally). Opponents are shooting 32.4% from three-point range (24 of 74) and 64.9% from the free-throw line. Utah State allows 12.3 assists and 33.7 rebounds per game, ranking 159th and 142nd in those defensive metrics.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Selection: Back UTEP
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