The opponent | Texas-El Paso (19-13)
When | Saturday, March 19
Where | 2 p.m.
How to watch | ESPN+
Live stats | Live stats
Social Media |:Facebook; TWITTER; Instagram: instagram.com/wiu_menshoops/ #TRADTIONofTough
The tip-off | Western Illinois is making its first postseason appearance since playing Purdue in the 2012-13 College Basketball Invitational…The Leathernecks also played in the CBI at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season, facing Oregon State.
About the Miners: Texas El-Paso is 19-13 overall and went 11-7 in Conference USA. The Miners are led by Souley Boum, who averages 19.7 points per game and Jamal Bieniemy, who adds 14.1…UTEP averages 68.8 points per game while allowing 66.5
History: Western Illinois is 0-2 historical against UTEP. The Leathernecks lost to the Miners 83-49 on December 7, 1984 and 67-64 on December 28, 2013.
