What to know about 63rd Annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational

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The UTEP men’s basketball team will compete in the 63rd Annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational along with Yale, Jackson State and Akron.

The invitational will be Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Don Haskins Center.

Akron State and Yale made the NCAA tournament last season, with Yale upsetting No. 4 seed Auburn in the first round. Yale ended up 23-10 in 2023-24, Akron went 24-11 and Jackson State went 15-17.

Akron won this tournament in 2016. Jackson State is making its third appearance (2000 and ‘06), while Yale will be coming for the first time.

UTEP won the tournament last season, defeating Wyoming 78-67 in the championship game. The Miners have previously won the Invitational 33 times.

Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) goes for a shot against UTEP Miners forward Elijah Jones (33) during their game on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.

Sun Bowl Invitational schedule

On Friday, Yale plays Akron at 5 p.m., followed by Jackson State and UTEP.

On Saturday, the two losers from Friday play at 5 p.m., followed by the championship game at 7 p.m.

Sun Bowl Invitational tickets at Don Haskins Center

Fans can purchase tickets online at: http://utepminers.com/sports/2020/2/11/tickets.aspx or by phone: (915) 747-UTEP (8837).

Fans can buy tickets in person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eisenberg Family Ticket Office (201 Glory Road, Brumbelow Building on UTEP campus).

Here are some ticket packages available: Four-game, two-night package – $45 (Rows 1 -34) and $25 (Rows 35-39); $10 Military; up to four tickets with active military ID; $10 UTEP Students, plus one guest ticket for same price; Two-game, one-night package – $24 Rows 1 – 34, $13 Rows 35-39; $6 Military; up to four tickets with active military ID; $6 UTEP Students, plus one guest ticket for same price

For more information call: Sun Bowl Association, David Brown, 915-533-4416 ext. 200.

Joe Golding, UTEP head men’s basketball coach watches Ahamad Bynum…

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Author : The El Paso Times

Publish date : 2024-12-17 14:39:00

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