UTEP FAU OPT and Game Thread

[MinerManiac]

There are some other threads on FAU here, but no predictions so far. Had we been a mediocre FT shooting team, instead of an extremely poor one, we would be 16-3 right now, 8-0 in conference, and this game would attract a little national attention. But we suck at FT shooting, which will be our downfall yet again.

FAU 68
UTEP 66

 

[gtminer]

We are way past due to win a big one.
Miners72
FAU 68

 

[TxRdKiller]

I'll go with a combo homer call and character building game. In OT:

Miners 64
FAU 63

 

[MineroFanatico]

I'll go with a combo homer call and character building game. In OT:

Miners 64
FAU 63

I like it. I do however think we’ll have to score at least 70 to get the dub today, though, and we’ll have to hold them to 9-10 under their scoring average.

 

[Hollywoodminer]

Easy call for the Miners to win this game by 6. The spark that started the fire was the big win on Thursday against FIU. We seem to be getting better at making 3 pointers and that will be critical for this game. Its goin' to be a barn burner of a game.
C'mon Miners Nation get to the game early, get excited, stand tall and shout loud...

 

[NoNCAAWinsSince1992]

FAU 75
Miners 59

 

[MINER.JAY]

Just bought tickets today and looked sold out. Hopefully the don is rocking!!

Miners 68
FAU 64

 

[JCorona]

It’s a beautiful day to upset a top 25 team.

 

[NoNCAAWinsSince1992]

Just bought tickets today and looked sold out. Hopefully the don is rocking!!

Miners 68
FAU 64

Don’t be an idiot and discourage anyone from going. It’s not even close to being sold out.

 

[MineroFanatico]

Don’t be an idiot and discourage anyone from going. It’s not even close to being sold out.

Somebody piss in your Cheerios this morning?

 

[NoNCAAWinsSince1992]

Somebody piss in your Cheerios this morning?

Lol. Not sure why he would spread completely false news. There’s plenty of tickets available. Someone might read his tripe and think about not going if there’s no tickets.

 

[MINER.JAY]

Don’t be an idiot and discourage anyone from going. It’s not even close to being sold out.

Hopefully discouraged you from going

 

[MINER.JAY]

My bad. Looks sold out if you go through the towel promotion email but shows plenty of seats available if you go directly. Now to see if I can get better seats. Hope I didn’t discourage anyone from attending lmaoo

 

[Maximus Miner]

Just saw some 50 dollar seats in Section H, Row twenty something…SMH. Yeah haven't seen anything lower than 30 below concourse level.

 

[Maximus Miner]

Got the cheapies, but will move down. 😁

 

[JCorona]

What exactly is the problem with tickets prices? There are tickets available for $9.15. Is it that y’all want front row center tickets for $10?

 

[miner1liner]

I'm 650 miles away, wishing I was going to the game. Can't understand how real fans are in such a dither for such an important game ; worrying about the cost of a damn ticket.
Strange.

 

[Minerinciter]

 

[MinerManiac]

Onyema wasn't looking good early. No surprise to see Kalu already in there

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Onyema wasn't looking good early. No surprise to see Kalu already in there

Team in general looks piss poor

 

[MinerManiac]

Slow start for the Miners

 

[shyminer81]

Golding needs more than fans to win this one, ugly start!

 

[Lil_Train]

Turnovers again. Ugh.

 

[JCorona]

FAU is either really good or we’re being typical UTEP when hosting a big game.

 

[PickMyAxe915]

FAU is either really good or we’re being typical UTEP when hosting a big game.

Both.

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Golding needs more than fans to win this one, ugly start!

Fans might make better decisions and not turn the ball over as much.

 

[MinerManiac]

Wow, do we suck so far. Of course, we've come back from slow starts frequently, but not against a team as good as FAU

 

[FeralFelidae]

Once again, we foul the three-point shooter. That has burned us so many times this season.

 

[MinerManiac]

Again fouling a 3 point shooter. Why?

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Once again, we foul the three-point shooter. That has burned us so many times this season.

It's ridiculous

 

[MinerManiac]

Miners, please make your run soon, otherwise this will get really ugly.

 

[MinerManiac]

Can we please stop with the cheap fouls?

 

[JCorona]

And stupid turnovers

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Of course utep blows the transition bucket.

 

[MinerManiac]

They are a better team than us. We can't afford sloppy play

 

[JCorona]

Prior to the turnover we could have cut the lead to four maybe 3. Instead back up to 10.

 

[FeralFelidae]

I don't think these refs are biased, but they sure are blowing some calls.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Prior to the turnover we could have cut the lead to four maybe 3. Instead back up to 10.

Miners have outplayed them since spotting them 12.

 

[axingfools1]

Onyema wasn't looking good early. No surprise to see Kalu already in there

Remember when Kalu would rebound?

 

[develman]

Halftime STATS:

TEAM STATS
FG	12-24	8-27
Field Goal %	50.0	29.6
3PT	4-9	1-8
Three Point %	44.4	12.5
FT	9-14	7-11
Free Throw %	64.3	63.6
Rebounds	18	19
Offensive Rebounds	3	6
Defensive Rebounds	15	13
Assists	7	1
Steals	2	4
Blocks	1	0
Total Turnovers	7	9
Fouls	11	9