The quest for the final four in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament ended abruptly for the Miners as they fell to the Oregon Ducks 71-67.
UTEP losing to the Ducks marks the first time the Miners lost at home this year.They had gone 19-0 all season leading up to this game.
“I’m really proud of our team, I’m proud of El Paso and we are disappointed, but you know these guys have been amazing this year,” head coach Keitha Adams said.
Despite the loss, the Miners got off to an electrifying start. They jumped to a quick 6-0 run in the first quarter to keep the packed crowd of 9,055 intrigued.