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BASKETBALL GAME THREAD | Dunkin' Dogs vs UTEP

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Tech will return home for the first time since January 29th on Thursday night when UTEP comes to town.

Tipoff is set for 6:30 PM on ESPN+.

Tech is averaging 42 points per game in the 2nd half during conference play. They are shooting 42% from 3 in the 2nd half of games, shoutout to Kane McGuire for that stat.

Kenneth Lofton Jr. is averaging 19.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.7 steals over his last six games.

Keaston Willis has been in double-figures in 8 straight games, shooting 47% from 3 over that timeframe.

UTEP has won 6 of its last 8.

Stopping Boum and Bieniemy will be the key for Tech defensively. Both guys aren't very efficient shooters. Bieniemy shoots 41% from the field, and Boum only 39%.

Bieniemy, a New Orleans native, got hot in the first match-up against Tech and scored 28 of UTEP's 52 points on 10/21 shooting from the field. He was 6/11 from 3.

Tech's guards will need to play well. UTEP pressures the ball extremely well, and that's a staple for Joe Golding's teams.

Need a W to stay in the West Division race. Tech has won 6 straight in Ruston.

 
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