UTEP men's basketball season begins in defeat; Miners fall to Northern Kentucky, 84-76

Foster scores 24 in Northern Kentucky’s 84-76 victory over UTEP

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Willie Foster had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Noah Pagotto added 19 points and 12 boards, and Northern Kentucky defeat UTEP 84-76 on Monday in a season opener for both teams. Eric Acker shot 6 for 12 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish...

Foster scores 24 in Northern Kentucky's 84-76 victory over UTEP

Led by Willie Foster's 24 points, the Northern Kentucky Norse defeated the UTEP Miners 84-76 on Monday. The Norse are now 1-0 on the season, while the Miners dropped to 0-1.

UTEP men's basketball season begins in defeat; Miners fall to Northern Kentucky, 84-76

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - The start of the 2026-27 season for the UTEP Miners got off to a shaky start Monday afternoon in Sioux Falls, SD. The Miners will start the season with a loss after falling to the Northern Kentucky Norse by a final score of 84-76. Northern Kentucky is a Division 1

UTEP Basketball Prediction & Schedule Guide

UTEP basketball is once again drawing attention from fans across Conference USA, and interest isn’t limited to El Paso. Bettors, fantasy followers, and transplanted Miners fans scattered around the country — including a surprising number in Pennsylvania — are searching for reliable information on game timing, ticket availability, and how this year’s squad stacks up. […]

UTEP Miners play the Northern Kentucky Norse

The UTEP Miners take on the Northern Kentucky Norse at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The teams match up Monday for the first time this season.

UTEP Falls to Northern Kentucky 84-76 in Season Opener

UTEP opened its season with an 84-76 loss to Northern Kentucky in Sioux Falls, despite four Miners scoring in double figures. The Miners mounted several second-half rallies but couldn’t finish the comeback after NKU built a 10-point lead.