The UTEP Miners men's basketball team has laid out its roadmap for the 2025-26 season, with head coach Joe Golding announcing an ambitious 20-game Conference USA slate that will test the team inside and outside the Don Haskins Center. According to a statement from UTEP Athletics, they will face nine teams twice in the newly expanded 12-team conference, while Kennesaw State and Sam Houston will each battle the Miners once.
The Miners aren't easing into their season; they'll face the fire early with three consecutive away games starting with LA Tech on December 29 and quickly following up with bouts at Missouri State on January 2 and at FIU on January 4, Delaware and Missouri State are bringing fresh competition into the CUSA mix this season, with the latter hosting UTEP in one of those nail-biting early January games, the Miners are known for their resilience on the road, having embarked on similar journey-heavy starts in multiple preceding seasons.
UTEP's fans won't have to wait too long for a home game, as the team is scheduled for a throwdown against Middle Tennessee on January 8 at their home ground. Mark your calendars for January 31 and February 7, as these dates offer a double dose of Miner basketball, with both the men's and women's teams playing at home, adding to the appeal of the fan experience, the squads will share another date, February 21, at NM State, setting up a special day for supporters of UTEP hoops.
For those wanting to witness all the action courtside, season tickets are already up for grabs through the Eisenberg Family Ticket Office—options to purchase include calling, emailing, visiting UTEP's ticketing website, or stopping by in person.
