El Paso, TX- The Western New Mexico University Mustangs traveled to EL Paso Texas to play division one University of Texas at El Paso. In a close game to the end, the Miners defeated the Mustangs 72-59.
WNMU playing a great first half they outscored the Miners in the first quarter 16-12. Then going into half time down one making the score 37-36.
Milan Tuttle (Oakland, California/Heritage High School) led the Mustangs offensively ending the game with 16 points. Tuttle having an excellent shooting game averaging 55.6% from the field goal, 50% from the three, and 71.4% from the free throw line.
Sydney Wright (Houston, Texas/Henley High School) also helped the Mustangs offensively ending the night with 12 points. Wright also ended the game with 4 rebounds.
Larissa Laborin (Las Cruces, New Mexico/Centennial High School) was another Mustang that was in the double digits for the night ending the game with 10 points. Shooting 66.7% from the field, 100% from the three, and 100% from the free-throw line.
The Mustangs shot 37.5% from the field, and 72.4% from the free-throw line. WNMU also out rebounded UTEP on the defensive side 27-25.
The Mustangs will be back in action for the Conference Challenge in Las Vegas, NM November 11th and 12th.
This game recap is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!
Western New Mexico University is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Lone Star Conference (LSC). For additional information regarding Mustang Athletics, visit www.wnmumustangs.com; visit wnmu.edu for more information about Western New Mexico University. Follow the Mustangs on social media: @WNMUathletics (Twitter, TikTok & Instagram).
