UTEP vs Liberty: CUSA Tournament

[MinerManiac]

Congrats to the Miners on ending their seven game losing streak. The next game gets harder, however, as we go from playing the 2nd worst team in the league to playing the best team. Hoping for an upset, but I doubt that it will happen.

Liberty Liberty Liberty 83
UTEP 67

 

[FeralFelidae]

I think it'll be a close game because the Miners, for whatever reason, seem to match up well against Liberty. I'd be more worried about playing the Aggies.

 

[NeptunianEmp]

I think it'll be a close game because the Miners, for whatever reason, seem to match up well against Liberty. I'd be more worried about playing the Aggies.

And that’s the exact reason why I want UTEP to beat Liberty because it’s a better matchup for nmsu. That and it would be fun to have the deciding rivalry game in the tournament.

Let’s see what yesterday’s game does for the team.
Liberty 67
UTEP 69

 

[shyminer81]

It's starting to look a lot like last year... Hopefully Liberty goes down again! If UTEP can handle the onset of 3's in the first half, they have a decent shot at winning this game. I don't think Liberty is all that. Don't want to say it, but imagine a potential matchup with NMSU? lol

 

[MineroFanatico]

I’m not getting my hopes up yet, however the fan in me won’t be able to help it if they beat Liberty.

This team has definitely played below their ability, and I’m hoping that by removing Bynum, maybe a cancer has been removed. I don’t know.

 

[LTMiner61]

It was great to be there in person to see them win last night. I'm counting on them doing the same tonight.

UTEP 74
Liberty 70

GO MINERS!

 

[BillyFlava08]

Fools golding as usual, and we as miners fans for a long time know that they will give us a little tease before letting us down again. Liberty 81
UTEP 68

 

[MinerFan79]

It was great to be there in person to see them win last night. I'm counting on them doing the same tonight.

UTEP 74
Liberty 70

GO MINERS!

You were there ? Nice. Hope we have a good contingent of fans there tonight

 

[LTMiner61]

You were there ? Nice. Hope we have a good contingent of fans there tonight

Yes, I was. We are well represented. I was pleasantly surprised, actually.

GO MINERS!

 

[utep2step]

 

[utep2step]

Congrats to the Miners on ending their seven game losing streak. The next game gets harder, however, as we go from playing the 2nd worst team in the league to playing the best team. Hoping for an upset, but I doubt that it will happen.

Liberty Liberty Liberty 83
UTEP 67

This is strange, but they're in UTEP's head and vice versa. Good perimeter D and rebounding. Good back door help and drop down to protect paint in 2nd half. McKay ball should be known by Golding by now.

 

[Lil_Train]

This is strange, but they're in UTEP's head and vice versa. Good perimeter D and rebounding. Good back door help and drop down to protect paint in 2nd half. McKay ball should be known by Golding by now.

I would sag off Cleveland, and defend Peter like they did with Wilkerson from SHSU. Cover Metheny with Terrell, and don't leave him. Post up Porter and Metheny on offense. This has worked very well in the past.

 

[MineroFanatico]

This is strange, but they're in UTEP's head and vice versa. Good perimeter D and rebounding. Good back door help and drop down to protect paint in 2nd half. McKay ball should be known by Golding by now.

Not sure if that's true or not, however UTEP has nothing to lose, while Liberty is riding a 25 win season and has a lot to lose. You mentioned the Miners owning Liberty as of late. Another win over them would make 4 out of the last 5. One more would be great!!

 

[bamfor]

Fools golding as usual, and we as miners fans for a long time know that they will give us a little tease before letting us down again. Liberty 81
UTEP 68

This is what I am pretty sure will happen, I expect Liberty to either hit some 3s late or us go cold.

I’m predicting we pull it off in a nail biter

UTEP 79
Liberty 78

 

[Rot]

The Miners need to play solid defense, create turnovers, take care of the ball, rebound well and not let Liberty shoot uncontested 3s. The Miners need to play a similar game like when they beat Liberty at their place.
UTEP 81
Liberty 78

 

[MineroFanatico]

The Miners need to play solid defense, create turnovers, take care of the ball, rebound well and not let Liberty shoot uncontested 3s. The Miners need to play a similar game like when they beat Liberty at their place.
UTEP 81
Liberty 78

Well said. That's the recipe.

 

[utep2step]

 

[utep2step]

Not sure if that's true or not, however UTEP has nothing to lose, while Liberty is riding a 25 win season and has a lot to lose. You mentioned the Miners owning Liberty as of late. Another win over them would make 4 out of the last 5. One more would be great!!

I agree. This brief in conference series has actually been fierce despite Golding's lack luster 4 year run.

Why did McKay perform not so well at UNM but pretty well at Liberty?

 

[utep2step]

I would sag off Cleveland, and defend Peter like they did with Wilkerson from SHSU. Cover Metheny with Terrell, and don't leave him. Post up Porter and Metheny on offense. This has worked very well in the past.

Metheny has been a thorn for all CUSA opponents and always seems to get a second burst of mojo late.

As stated previously by someone, UTEP has nothing to lose. Attack, rebound & defend (perimeter).

 

[MineroFanatico]

I agree. This brief in conference series has actually been fierce despite Golding's lack luster 4 year run.

Why did McKay perform not so well at UNM but pretty well at Liberty?

Not exactly sure. Aside from 1 good season, that was as rough of a 5 year stretch as UNM has ever had.

 

[Rocketsr]

Metheny has been a thorn for all CUSA opponents and always seems to get a second burst of mojo late.

As stated previously by someone, UTEP has nothing to lose. Attack, rebound & defend (perimeter).

I agree with you, but when has UTEP ever rebounded? They stand around and watch the ball instead of boxing out. This has been a huge weakness all year that has never been addressed by Bronzing. I don't believe all of a sudden they will start.

The rebounding issue has cost them a few games this year. Too many 2nd chance points.

 

[Lil_Train]

Metheny has been a thorn for all CUSA opponents and always seems to get a second burst of mojo late.

As stated previously by someone, UTEP has nothing to lose. Attack, rebound & defend (perimeter).

Yep. He is similar to Jelly Walker (UAB), who was also a terror against other mid majors. You have make him work on defense to wear him out.

 

[utep2step]

Wow, Metheny with a half court! Geeze Louise.

 

[FeralFelidae]

FLOP

 

[utep2step]

Walked to Norfolk!

 

[dementiajoe]

Anyone else’s audio skipping on ESPN Plus?

 

[utep2step]

C'mon refs. These men are playing hard, let's bring consistent A game.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Another FLOP.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Anyone else’s audio skipping on ESPN Plus?

Yes.

 

[Paydirt pat]

Another FLOP.

Both foul calls BS

 

[FeralFelidae]

Both foul calls BS

Golding was really letting the refs have it about the flops, at least.

A couple of seasons ago the refs were T-ing up players over flops, but I guess they aren't emphasizing it this season.

 

[utep2step]

1st half: Metheny shoot 3 first (even from half court), if no shot throw to 4 then to cutter.

 

[unihorn]

Bad News Barnes!

 

[unihorn]

Anyone else’s audio skipping on ESPN Plus?

Nope

 

[FeralFelidae]

Couldn't tell if they fouled Hebb or if it was just a typical Hebb drive. It sure seemed like there was some contact, though.

 

[MineroFanatico]

Value the ball. Jeezuz!

 

[MineroFanatico]

Couldn't tell if they fouled Hebb or if it was just a typical Hebb drive. It sure seemed like there was some contact, though.

Hebb just has zero D1 level athleticism. He’s getting too many minutes already.

 

[unihorn]

Couldn't tell if they fouled Hebb or if it was just a typical Hebb drive. It sure seemed like there was some contact, though.

Hebbs and flows.

 

[Lil_Train]

Couldn't tell if they fouled Hebb or if it was just a typical Hebb drive. It sure seemed like there was some contact, though.

They aren't going to give him the call. Watching Hebb is so tough. Now Golding has no other choice than to play him.

 

[MineroFanatico]

Danger zone