In terms of games on the schedule, the UTEP women's basketball team is in the middle of an extended break. The reality is far different for a young team with a lot of learning to do.
Immediately after their big win over Houston Baptist on Wednesday that marked their best game of the year, coach Keitha Adams chuckled when asked if her team would get Thursday off and quickly dismissed that idea.
Instead, the team was in the practice gym at the end of last week, taking advantage of the eight baskets to get more shots up.