Through a losing streak that reached seven games, the UTEP men's basketball team firmly felt that if it could buy a shot and heat a little from the outside, it would bleed over everywhere.

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The No. 8 seed UTEP Miners (17-14, 7-11 CUSA) are taking on the No. 9 seed Sam Houston Bearkats (13-18, 6-12 CUSA) in CUSA Tournament on Tuesday at Von Braun Center. Watch the game at 6:30 p.m. ET