The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are gearing up for a highly anticipated clash with the UTEP Miners in an intense CUSA conference basketball showdown set to unfold in El Paso, Texas. Currently standing at a record of 6-11 and 0-2 in conference play, Middle Tennessee enters the game fresh off a recent loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats, where Jestin Porter showcased an impressive performance, contributing 29 points.
In terms of statistics, the UTEP Miners, holding a strong home record of 8-2, find themselves at 0-2 in the CUSA. Zid Powell anchors their team, boasting an average of 6.0 points per game in the paint. This has positioned the Miners at the second spot in the conference for points in the paint, with an average of 35.2 per game. The Blue Raiders, in contrast, average 13.2 turnovers per game and exhibit a higher win rate when they emerge victorious in the turnover battle.
Analyzing the matchup, UTEP maintains a scoring average of 74.6 points per game, surpassing Middle Tennessee’s typical allowance by 8.8 points. However, the Blue Raiders hold a slight advantage in three-point shooting, with an average of 6.1 made three-pointers per game compared to UTEP’s conceded points from beyond the arc.
Key players to watch include Tae Hardy from UTEP, who has been averaging 13.8 points over the last 10 games. For Middle Tennessee, Elias King stands out with an average of 2.0 made three-pointers per game, while Porter maintains a steady average of 13.5 points over his last 10 games. This upcoming confrontation marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play. In the last 10 games, both the Miners and the Blue Raiders have seen lower averages in points, along with decreased stats in rebounding, assisting, stealing, and blocking.
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