UTEP Miners Face New Mexico State Aggies in Conference USA Clash
Las Cruces, NM – The UTEP Miners (11-13, 3-10 CUSA) are set to face the New Mexico State Aggies (8-17, 4-9 CUSA) in a Conference USA women’s basketball matchup on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Pan American Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM EST and will be broadcast on ESPN+ ESPN.
Game Details
- Teams: UTEP Miners vs. New Mexico State Aggies
- Date: February 21, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM EST
- Location: Pan American Center, Las Cruces, NM
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Tickets: Available starting at $22 through VividSeats.
Team Standings & Performance
Both teams are navigating challenging seasons within the Conference USA. UTEP holds an 11-13 overall record with a 3-10 conference record, while New Mexico State is 8-17 overall and 4-9 in CUSA play. This marks the second conference meeting between the two teams this season. AP News reports that UTEP previously defeated New Mexico State 79-69 on January 31, with Portia Adams leading the Miners with 21 points.
Key Players
New Mexico State is led by Lucia Yenes, averaging 13.7 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. Imani Warren has been a key performer for the Aggies over the last 10 games, averaging 12.0 points. For UTEP, Portia Adams is the leading scorer with 10.3 points per game, supported by Ivane Tensaie who averages 9.3 points over the last 10 games. ESPN highlights these players as key contributors for their respective teams.
Team Statistics
Here’s a comparison of key team statistics:
| Statistic | UTEP | New Mexico State |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 65.3 | 58.4 |
| Points Against | 69.6 | 67.1 |
| Field Goal % | 38% | 41% |
| Rebounds | 39.7 | 35.2 |
| Assists | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Blocks | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Steals | 9.1 | 9.7 |
Conference USA Standings (February 21, 2026)
As of February 21, 2026, the Conference USA standings are as follows ESPN:
- Louisiana Tech: 13-1, 20-5
- Sam Houston: 9-4, 16-8
- Middle Tennessee: 9-4, 14-11
- Florida International: 9-5, 16-9
- Liberty: 8-6, 14-11
- Missouri State: 7-6, 15-11
- Jacksonville State: 6-8, 12-14
- Delaware: 6-8, 12-14
- Kennesaw State: 5-9, 12-13
- New Mexico State: 4-9, 8-17
- UTEP: 3-10, 11-13
- Western Kentucky: 2-11, 6-18
Fans can also find a live stream of the game on YouTube.
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