Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
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2019 Schedule
14th in C-USA
- 11/6TXPRW 90-63
- 11/9L 96-69
- 11/14L 79-46
- 11/19ENMW 66-59
- 11/24L 84-78
- 11/28L 62-58
- 12/1W 77-47
- 12/4L 76-69
- 12/16W 68-56
- 12/21L 75-62
- 12/22W 76-65
- 1/3L 75-60
- 1/5L 67-63
- 1/10L 58-51
- 1/12W 65-64
- 1/17L 76-63
- 1/19L 75-72
- 1/24L 50-48
- 1/26W 57-53
- 1/31L 91-86
- 2/2L 76-59
- 2/7L 61-48
- 2/9W 85-75
- 2/14L 71-57
- 2/16L 77-47
- 2/23L 85-81
- 3/3L 68-58
- 3/6L 69-53
- 3/9L 48-47
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Ex-San Diego coach named in admissions scam
Former San Diego Toreros head basketball coach Lamont Smith has resigned as an assistant at UTEP after being identified by the U.S. Department of Justice as allegedly participating in the college admissions scheme.
Defense shines as Middle Tennessee defeats UTEP 48-47
Antonio Green had 11 points as Middle Tennessee edged past UTEP 48-47 on Saturday night.
Green scores 26 to lift Middle Tennessee past UTEP 69-53
Antonio Green had 26 points as Middle Tennessee defeated UTEP 69-53 on Wednesday night.
Davis scores 21 to lead Charlotte past UTEP 68-58
Jon Davis had 21 points as Charlotte got past UTEP 68-58 on Sunday.
Martin scores 23 to carry Rice over UTEP 85-81 in 2OT
Robert Martin had 23 points and 12 rebounds as Rice edged UTEP 85-81 in double overtime on Saturday night.
Draine scores 24 to lift Southern Miss over UTEP 77-47
LaDavius Draine had a career-high 24 points as Southern Miss easily beat UTEP 77-47 on Saturday.
Bracey scores 28 to lead Louisiana Tech past UTEP 71-57
DaQuan Bracey had a career-high 28 points as Louisiana Tech won its 10th consecutive home game, defeating UTEP 71-57 on Thursday night.
Hawkins scores 20 to carry UTEP over FIU 85-75
Nigel Hawkins had 20 points as UTEP beat Florida International 85-75 on Saturday night.
Florida Atlantic defense shuts down UTEP for 61-48 victory
Anthony Adger drained a career-best 8 of 11 from long range and scored 27 points as Florida Atlantic walked over UTEP 61-48 on Thursday night.
Western Kentucky finishes strong to beat UTEP 76-59
Josh Anderson had 18 points and Charles Bassey recorded his fifth double-double in the last six games as Western Kentucky finished strong to beat UTEP 76-59 on Saturday night.
Elmore has career-best 44 as Marshall stops skid, beats UTEP
Jon Elmore made almost half of Marshall's field goals as he totaled a career-high 44 points to help the Thundering Herd get past UTEP 91-86 on Thursday night and halt a three-game skid.
Gilyard, Hawkins lead UTEP to 57-53 win over Charlotte
Evan Gilyard scored 13 points, Nigel Hawkins had 12 points and eight rebounds, and UTEP beat Charlotte 57-53 on Saturday night to snap a three-game skid.
Old Dominion wins 5th straight, 50-48 over UTEP
Justice Kithcart tied a career high with 16 points Thursday night and Old Dominion won its fifth straight with a 50-48 victory over UTEP.
Middle Tennessee rallies to beat UTEP 75-72
Antonio Green hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points, Reggie Scurry added 19 points, nine rebounds and made four assists, and Middle Tennessee rallied to beat UTEP 75-72 on Saturday night.
Sullivan, Lovan spark UAB past UTEP 76-63 with big 2nd half
Lewis Sullivan scored 18 points with 10 rebounds and Tavin Lovan threw down a powerful tomahawk dunk that gave UAB the lead for good, defeating UTEP 76-63 Thursday night.
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UTEP hires Fresno State's Terry as coach
UTEP has hired Rodney Terry of Fresno State to be its next men's basketball coach.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
UTEP announces Rodney Terry as its next head coach.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
UTEP announces that assistant coach Phil Johnson will be the interim head coach following Tim Floyd's retirement.
UTEP's Floyd retires after Miners fall to 1-5
Tim Floyd, who has coached at UTEP since 2010, retired after Monday night's loss to Lamar, the school announced. The Miners fell to 1-5 on the season.
South Carolina's Silva rises up for monster block (0:20)
Puerto Rico Tip-Off moves to S.C. after Maria
Coastal Carolina University will play host to the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in November, after the college basketball tournament was forced to relocate due to damage from Hurricane Maria.
Ex-student in UTEP betting ring gets probation
Michael Karpus, a former UTEP student who authorities say received wagers from basketball players at the school, was sentenced to three years of probation for his role in a gambling operation.
Jeff Goodman ESPN Insider
UTEP transfer Adrian Moore has heard from Ole Miss, SMU, Arkansas, Arkansas-Little Rock, Central Arkansas, Baylor and Missouri, his dad told ESPN. Moore, a 6-4 freshman wing from Little Rock, will apply for hardship waiver due to mom's illness.
2018-19 C-USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion | 13-5 | - | 26-9 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 2 | 23-14 |
| Southern Miss | 11-7 | 2 | 20-13 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-7 | 2 | 20-14 |
| UTSA | 11-7 | 2 | 17-15 |
| Florida International | 10-8 | 3 | 20-14 |
| UAB | 10-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 4 | 20-13 |
| North Texas | 8-10 | 5 | 21-12 |
| Florida Atlantic | 8-10 | 5 | 17-16 |
| Rice | 8-10 | 5 | 13-19 |
| Middle Tennessee | 8-10 | 5 | 11-21 |
| Charlotte | 5-13 | 8 | 8-21 |
| UTEP | 3-15 | 10 | 8-21 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game64.1
Rebounds Per Game36.9
Assists Per Game10.6
Points Allowed69.0Tied-110th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 14-16 |
| Championship Seasons | 1966 |
| Tournament Appearances | 17 |