The UTEP women's basketball season came to an abrupt finish Tuesday afternoon in a 58-57 overtime loss to UTSA in the first round of the Conference USA Tournament.
Through a largely back-and-forth battle, Florida Atlantic pulled away with a 76-70 win over UTEP in the Conference USA Tournament on Wednesday night in Frisco, Texas.
The UTEP men's basketball team will return to the hardwood after a week hiatus, as they host Charlotte on Saturday and Sunday to close out the conference slate.
Rather than play a home game against a weak team or no game at all next week, UTEP made the right move by scheduling a road contest against 17th ranked Kansas.
Marshall took control of a first half lead and never looked back, outlasting the Miners 86-78, despite a spirited comeback by UTEP in the final minutes. UTEP finishes its season 17-15, 8-11 C-USA.
Conference USA league officials announced that fans would not be allowed for the rest of the C-USA basketball championships upon consulting with the NCAA.
In order for the UTEP women's basketball team to advance past the first round of the C-USA Tournament, these players will need big performances on the court.