Utep Women's Basketball vs New Mexico

I headed over to the Don Haskins center last night to catch both the men and womens' basketball teams in action as part of a double header. The women were playing New Mexico and the men took on the Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks.

The ladies got off to a quick start by hitting some early 3's and taking advantage of a New Mexico club that was cold on both ends of the floor. The Miners soon saw their big lead disappear and held off a big rally by the Lobos to win at the buzzer.

Gloria Brown was dominant in the paint and she seemed unstoppable at times. Brown hit the game winning layup at the buzzer and finally put the Lobos away for good. I have seen Brown in a few games this year and really like her overall game. She is a big body with a nice game around the basket.

I thought UTEP made way too many mistakes down the stretch that probably should have cost them the game. To their credit the ladies battled through and captured a big game at home.


I really like the way this team gets after it and really think it is a shame that more El Pasoans don't go out to support the team. If you get a chance to make a women's game this year you won't leave home disappointed. These ladies have a great chance to make some waves in the Conference.