UTEP Men’s Basketball Secures Home Opener Victory Over Incarnate Word
The UTEP men's basketball team achieved a significant victory over Incarnate Word in their home opener at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, driven by a collective team effort and a career-high 27 points from Cam McDaniels.
El Paso, TX, November 8, 2026 — The UTEP men’s basketball team commenced their home schedule with a decisive win against Incarnate Word. The Miners hosted their home opener at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, marking a significant start to their campaign on familiar ground.
The team’s success in this matchup was attributed to a strong collective effort, with multiple players contributing to the victory. Central to the offensive performance was Cam McDaniels, who posted a career-high 27 points. This scoring output from McDaniels provided a substantial boost for the Miners throughout the game.
The game, held in the iconic Don Haskins Center, saw UTEP capitalize on their home-court advantage. While the summary highlights the team effort and McDaniels’ individual performance, further details regarding the final score, other key contributors, or specific game dynamics were not provided in the trend summary. The outcome represents a positive start to the team’s home games for the season.
The victory over Incarnate Word underscores the team’s potential as they move forward in their season. The Miners will look to build on this momentum as they continue their schedule. The performance of key players like McDaniels, coupled with the team’s unified approach, suggests a promising trajectory for the UTEP men’s basketball program.
Story summarized from the original created by Dave Burge on www.ktsm.com, see more information here.
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