UTEP Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Schedule: 16 Home Games, Tough Non-Conference Matchups

El Paso, Texas – UTEP women’s basketball head coach Keitha Adams is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, announcing an exciting schedule featuring 16 home games and a challenging non-conference slate. The Miners are ready to entertain their fans at the Don Haskins Center and are eager to build on last season’s success.

Home-Court Advantage

The season kicks off with four consecutive home games, starting with Prairie View A&M on Monday, November 3. The Miners will also welcome Nicholls State (Nov. 8), WNMU (Nov. 11), and UT Martin (Nov. 22) to the Don Haskins Center. Fans will have plenty of opportunities to catch the Miners in action early in the season.

Tough Non-Conference Matchups

UTEP will face several formidable opponents outside of Conference USA play. The Miners will travel to TCU (Dec. 6) and BYU (Dec. 13) for tough road tests. They will also venture to Kansas City (Nov. 25) to face an opponent yet to be announced.

The home non-conference schedule features matchups with Denver (Nov. 29), Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Dec. 3), UC Irvine (Dec. 18), and ETC (Dec. 29).

Conference USA Action

Conference USA play begins on Friday, January 2, when Delaware pays a visit to the Don Haskins Center. The Miners will also host Liberty (Jan. 4), Missouri State (Jan. 15), FIU (Jan. 17), rivals NM State (Jan. 31), LA Tech (Feb. 5), Sam Houston (Feb. 7), Jacksonville State (Feb. 26), and Kennesaw State (Feb. 28) during the conference slate.

Road trips include games at Middle Tennessee (Jan. 8), WKU (Jan. 10), Kennesaw State (Jan. 22), Jacksonville State (Jan. 24), Liberty (Feb. 12), Delaware (Feb. 14), and both NM State (Feb. 21) and LA Tech (Mar. 7) for the Battle of the I-10 rematch. The Miners will close the regular season with back-to-back road contests at Sam Houston (Mar. 5) and LA Tech (Mar. 7).

Returning Talents

UTEP returns a strong nucleus from last year’s squad, including three statistical leaders: Ivane Tensae (scoring), Ndack Mbengue (rebounds), and DELMA ZITA (assists). With these key players back in the fold, the Miners are poised to build on their success.

Did you know?

UTEP women’s basketball has a rich history, with 17 conference championships and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Miners’ loyal fanbase is one of the most passionate in the region.

Pro Tip

Be sure to catch the Miners’ first four home games to kick off the season. It’s a great opportunity to see UTEP’s talented roster in action and support the team as they look to build on last year’s successful campaign.

FAQs

• Q: When and where does UTEP women’s basketball play their home games?

  • A: The Miners play their home games at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.

• Q: Who are the statistical leaders returning for the 2025-26 season?

  • A: Ivane Tensae (scoring), Ndack Mbengue (rebounds), and DELMA ZITA (assists) are all returning.

Get Involved

• Buying Tickets: Season tickets are now on sale. Call (915) 747-UTEP, email tickets@utep.edu, or visit www.UTEPMiners.com/Tickets to purchase.
• Supporting the Miners: Make a gift to the Women’s Basketball Talent Acquisition Fund through the 915 Campaign (https://caringcent.org/utep/915taf) or to the Miner Athletic Club (https://am.ticketmaster.com/utep/quick-donate/NTExNA%3D%3D).

Stay Connected

• Social Media: Follow the Miners on Twitter (@UTEPWBB), Instagram (@utepwbb), and Facebook for up-to-date information and behind-the-scenes content.
• Official Website: Visit utepminers.com for all the latest news, schedules, and results.

UTEP women’s basketball is set to embark on an exciting 2025-26 campaign, filled with thrilling home games and challenging non-conference matchups. Mark your calendars, and come out to support the Miners at the Don Haskins Center! Go Miners!

2026 UTEP Women’s Basketball Schedule in Table Format