The Sam Houston Bearkats (7-7, 0-2 CUSA) will look to break a five-game road losing streak when they square off against the UTEP Miners (11-3, 2-0 CUSA) on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Don Haskins Center. The matchup airs at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch UTEP vs. Sam Houston
- Game day: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Game time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
UTEP 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
46.2 |
125 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
41.5 |
96 |
Rebounds Per Game |
27.6 |
348 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.1 |
282 |
Turnovers Per Game |
12.6 |
277 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
18.4 |
1 |
Sam Houston 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
47.0 |
89 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
45.9 |
304 |
Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
187 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.0 |
185 |
Turnovers Per Game |
12.0 |
233 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.9 |
112 |
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UTEP vs. Sam Houston Stat Insights
Points
- The 74.1 points the Miners average are just 3.9 fewer than the Bearkats allow.
- UTEP is 4-0 when tallying more than 78.0 points.
- When Sam Houston gives up fewer than 74.1 points, it is 5-2.
- The Bearkats' 80.4 points per game are 14.9 more than the Miners give up.
- Sam Houston is 7-5 when putting up more than 65.5 points.
- UTEP's record is 11-2 when it gives up less than 80.4 points.
- The Miners have posted 121 more points than their opponents this year (8.6 per game), and the Bearkats have also outscored their opponents, by 34 (2.4 per game).
Shooting
- The Miners are making 46.2% of their shots from the field, just 0.3% higher than the Bearkats concede to opponents (45.9%).
- In games when UTEP shoots better than 45.9% from the field, it is 7-1 overall.
- The Bearkats' 47.0% shooting percentage from the field is only 5.5% higher than the Miners have given up.
- Sam Houston is 7-5 when shooting higher than 41.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Miners pull down 27.6 rebounds per game, 5.3 fewer than the Bearkats.
- Sam Houston is 5-3 overall when tops in terms of the boards. UTEP is 8-3 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Miners average 7.3 offensive rebounds, 3.2 less than the Bearkats.
- The Bearkats are 5-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Miners are 5-2 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, UTEP is -5.5 rebounds per game, but Sam Houston is +1.9.
UTEP Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
1/11/2025 |
New Mexico State |
Home |
1/16/2025 |
Liberty |
Away |
1/18/2025 |
Florida International |
Away |
Sam Houston Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
1/9/2025 |
Liberty |
Home |
1/11/2025 |
Florida International |
Home |
1/16/2025 |
Kennesaw State |
Away |