The UTEP women’s basketball team dropped their first game of the season in a 59-35 onslaught by visiting rival New Mexico at the Don Haskins Center Thursday night.
The undefeated Lobos (8-0), took advantage of 25 Miner turnovers for 22 points to UTEP’s seven off 12 UNM turnovers.
The Lobos, who are receiving votes for both top-25 polls, were limited to 39.7 percent (23-58) from the floor and 33.0 percent (12-36) from distance but battled through a physical defensive effort that gave the Miners (4-1) fits.
“I don’t think anyone the rest of the year is going to hold them to 59 points,” said UTEP head coach Kevin Baker.