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UTEP men's basketball opens the season with an 84-76 loss to Northern Kentucky

The Daily El Paso teamFrom the Nov. 4 edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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The Miners dropped their opener Monday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as part of the 's Opening Day Marathon. It was the first time in 20 years UTEP opened its season at a neutral site.

Freshman Youssouf Traore led with 18 points, and Donovan Criss added 13. The free-throw line made the difference: UTEP made 14 of 24, and Northern Kentucky made 30 of 33.

Northern Kentucky won at the line and on the boards

76Points84
14Free throws made30
33Rebounds39

Sources: KTSM 9 News, El Paso Times

  • Record: UTEP starts the season 0-1
  • Home opener: Sun., Nov. 8, vs. Incarnate Word, 5 p.m.
  • Where: GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center
  • Watch or listen: MW+ streams it; 600 ESPN El Paso airs it

KVIA counted four Miners in double figures, including Cam McDaniels with 11 and Augusto Cassia with 10.

Four Miners scored in double figures against Northern Kentucky

Source: KVIA

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Value
Youssouf Traore18 points
Donovan Criss13 points
Cam McDaniels11 points
Augusto Cassia10 points

Sources: KTSM 9 News, KVIA, El Paso Times

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