Free throws and late-game nerves made all the difference as UTEP fell just short, 72-71, against Norfolk State in the Sun Bowl Invitational opener. The Miners had every chance to win but missed 15 free throws and struggled from beyond the arc. Norfolk State’s late surge in the first half set the tone, but UTEP clawed back, tying it up in the final minute. Still, missed opportunities sealed their fate. For a team still searching for its first Division 1 win this season, it’s tough to watch these close games slip away. What do you think UTEP needs to turn things around? #Sports #UTEP #SunBowlInvitational