Kennedy scores 27 to carry UTEP over NC Central 70-61
Keonte Kennedy had a career-high 27 points as UTEP got past North Carolina Central 70-61DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UTEP MINERS 3-1 · 4TH IN C-USA
3-1 · 4TH IN C-USA
Next Game vs San Jose State · Tue 1:30AM
UTEP -4.0 TOTAL 136.5
Photos: UTEP men's basketball vs. NC Central in first round of Sun Bowl Invitational UTEP men's basketball faces NC Central in first round of the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at the Don H...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
Jamal Bieniemy - Plays 36 minutes in return Bieniemy (concussion) had eight points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 70-61 win over North Carolina Central.
Impact Bieniemy missed the previous two games with a concussion and was considered a game-time call for Tuesday, but he was obliviously cleared in time to play. He's averaging 13.8 points, 2.9 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 30.4 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Bieniemy - Will be a game-time decision Bieniemy (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against North Carolina Central, Andy Morgan of KTSM TV reports.
Impact Bieniemy has missed the last two games due to concussion protocol. He has been a real force this season when in the lineup, averaging 14.5 points, 2.8 assists, 1.9 three-pointers, and 1.8 steals per contest.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tydus Verhoeven - Out for second straight game Verhoeven (concussion) remains out for Tuesday's game against North Carolina Central, Andy Morgan of KTSM 9 News reports.
Impact Verhoeven sat out last Thursday versus McNeese State as well because of the concussion and apparently hasn't been able to clear protocol in time to suit up Tuesday. The Miners don't retake the floor again until Dec. 30, so the junior will have some extra time to rest up before his next chance to lace up the sneakers.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kennedy comes up big as point guard for UTEP men's baskeball Versatile swing player Keonte Kennedy excels in new role after UTEP Miners point guard Jamaal Bieniemy goes down.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
Guard Jamal Bieniemy will be game time decision for UTEP Tuesday at home UTEP point guard Jamal Bieniemy will be a game time decision for the Miners when they take on North Carolina Central on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
Miller Jr., NC Central visit UTEP
Two guards will be on display as Randy Miller Jr. and NC Central will go up against Keonte Kennedy and UTEPDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boum leads UTEP past McNeese St. 82-72
Souley Boum had 23 points as UTEP beat McNeese State 82-72DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UTEP rallies in second half to defeat McNeese State to improve to 6-4 on season UTEP men's basketball team and McNeese State battled nip and tuck Thursday night before the Miners were able to pull off a win.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
McNeese vs UTEP Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Dec. 16) Thursday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes an exciting clash between the McNeese Cowboys and UTEP Miners. McNeese vs UTEP Pr...
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Photos: Franklin Cougars take on Chapin Huskies After a very tense beginning, the Chapin Huskies won Tuesday's away non-district match against the Franklin Cougars.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
McNeese St. hopes to end skid vs UTEP
McNeese State looks to end its four-game losing streak as it goes up against UTEPDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jamal Bieniemy - Dealing with concussion Bieniemy did not play in Sunday's game against New Mexico due to concussion issues, Felix Chavez of the El Paso Times reports.
Impact Bienimey suffered the concussion in their previous game against Kansas. The Oklahoma transfer will have to pass some tests if he wants to suit up on Thursday against McNeese State. Bieniemy is averaging 14.5 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per contest.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strong second half lifts UTEP over New Mexico 77-69
Behind a 16-1 run over the first eight minutes of the second half, Texas-El Paso built a big lead en route to 77-69 win over New MexicoDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What to know: UTEP Miners men's basketball at New Mexico Lobos The UTEP Miners look to break two-game losing streak, move past .500 as they take on New Mexico at The Pit.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
Bieniemy, UTEP visit NM
Two guards will be on display as Jamal Bieniemy and UTEP will go up against Jamal Mashburn Jr. and New MexicoDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas Jayhawks basketball takes care of UTEP in Kansas City; Mizzou game is next KU improved to 7-1 with the easy victory Tuesday night at T-Mobile Center.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
No. 8 Jayhawks cruise past UTEP 78-52 with Border War next
Ochai Agbaji scored 23 points, Christian Braun added 20 and eighth-ranked Kansas tuned up for this weekend’s return of the Border War with a 78-52 blowout of UTEP on Tuesday nightDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tydus Verhoeven - Not starting Tuesday Verhoeven will come off the bench Tuesday against Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.
Impact Verhoeven started the first seven games of the season, but he's averaged only 2.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes across the past four contests. Kevin Kalu will enter the starting five for UTEP.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Kalu - Starting Tuesday Kalu is in the starting lineup Tuesday at Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.
Impact The freshman will make his third start of the season and first one since Nov. 19. In those two previous starts, Kalu averaged 3.0 points and 3.0 rebounds across 10.5 minutes.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Che Evans - Chooses transfer destination Evans has elected to transfer to UTEP, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Evans was buried on the Aztecs' bench last season, only appearing in 10 games and averaging 4.1 mpg. After not taking the court at all thus far in 2021-22, he'll elect to transfer and likely won't be eligible until the start of the 2022-23 season.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieniemy, UTEP visit No. 8 Kansas
Two guards will be on display as Jamal Bieniemy and UTEP will face Ochai Agbaji and No. 8 KansasDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KU's Bill Self previews UTEP, gives Pettiford injury update Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self says freshman guard Bobby Pettiford could miss a month or more while dealing with an abdominal injury. Self...
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
What to know: UTEP men's basketball at Kansas UTEP Miners get shot at Kansas on Tuesday, the highest-ranked team they will play during the 2021-22 season.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM
