The University of Texas at El Paso’s men’s basketball squad completed a dominant two‑game exhibition tour in Juárez, Mexico, defeating both local opponents in convincing fashion.
A Sweeping Performance in Juárez
In front of a home crowd at the UACJ gym, the Miners opened with a 118‑78 victory over Los Indios, a result that followed their earlier win over Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez. The back‑to‑back triumphs underscored the team’s depth and offensive firepower.
Jace Whiting led the scoring with 21 points, while Leif Moeller added 18, and Isaiah Ward contributed 10 points and a double‑digit rebound haul of 17, highlighting a balanced attack.
Coach Greg Heiar praised the squad’s execution, noting that the games served both as a warm‑up and a chance to fine‑tune rotations before the upcoming Cancun Challenge. The Miners will travel to the Caribbean resort city over Thanksgiving to compete in the holiday tournament, aiming to carry the momentum into the regular season.