UTEP Miners Edge St. Thomas Celts in Overtime Thriller
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Don Haskins Center
UTEP Miners 84, St. Thomas (TX) Celts 83, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won St. Thomas (TX) Celts vs UTEP Miners?
UTEP Miners beat St. Thomas (TX) Celts 84-83 at Don Haskins Center on November 19, 2025.
In a thrilling matchup at the Don Haskins Center, the UTEP Miners narrowly defeated the St. Thomas (TX) Celts 84-83 in overtime. This game was significant not only for its close score but also for the Miners' ability to secure a win after a recent struggle in form. The victory improved UTEP's home record to 4-2, while the Celts continued to search for their first away win, falling to 0-3 on the road.
The Miners entered the game with a mixed record of 3-2 at home and 4-6 over their last ten games, having lost their previous match against Jacksonville State Gamecocks 61-64. In contrast, the Celts were on a two-game losing streak, having lost their last game against the Sam Houston Bearkats 54-80. UTEP's average points scored at home stood at 69.4, while they allowed 72.6 points per game. The Celts, on the other hand, averaged 68.5 points scored and allowed 82.0 points in their last two outings.
In their earlier meeting this season, UTEP also emerged victorious against St. Thomas, winning 84-83 on November 20, 2025. This prior encounter set the stage for a competitive rematch, and the teams did not disappoint, with the game going into overtime once again.
The game conditions were intense, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. UTEP's Nathan Kongolo made a crucial dunk in overtime, assisted by Angel Johnson, pushing the Miners ahead. Caleb Blackwell contributed significantly with free throws, helping to maintain the lead. Elijah Jones also made a vital layup, and Jamal West Jr. sealed the victory with a tip shot, ensuring the Miners clinched the win.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the competitive nature of the game suggests that both teams were fielding their key players. The market had priced UTEP as the favorite, reflecting their home advantage and previous performance against the Celts, with odds attributed to the provider not specified in the block.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of resilience and skill from both sides, with UTEP ultimately capitalizing on their home court advantage. The Miners' ability to score under pressure and execute plays in the clutch was evident, particularly in the overtime period where every point mattered.
Leaders
- PointsJamal West Jr.20UTEP Miners
- AssistsKJ Thomas5UTEP Miners
- ReboundsJamal West Jr.8UTEP Miners
- PointsCorey Thompson34St. Thomas (TX) Celts
- AssistsAngel Johnson7St. Thomas (TX) Celts
- ReboundsReyce Allen7St. Thomas (TX) Celts
Recent form
UTEP Miners
Last 10: 4-6Streak L169.4 scored · 72.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L61-64vs Jacksonville State GamecocksMar 7
- W78-71vs Kennesaw State OwlsMar 6
- L65-97at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 28
- L67-77at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 27
- L63-67at New Mexico State AggiesFeb 22
- L64-73vs Liberty FlamesFeb 14
- W69-64at Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 12
- W91-88vs New Mexico State AggiesFeb 8
- L66-70at Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 5
- W70-55vs Delaware Blue HensFeb 1
St. Thomas (TX) Celts
Last 2: 0-2Streak L268.5 scored · 82 allowed per game0-2 away
- L83-84at UTEP MinersNov 20
- L54-80at Sam Houston BearkatsDec 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | St. Thomas (TX) Celts | UTEP Miners |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-58 | 29-65 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 10-21 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 25 |
| Free throws | 21-29 | 21-29 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 26 |
| Assists | 15 | 14 |
| Steals | 15 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 48 |
| Fouls | 23 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 5 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-53Caleb Blackwell made Layup. Assisted by Tyreese Watson.
- 2nd Half55-54Caleb Blackwell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-56Jamal West Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-58Kaseem Watson made Layup. Assisted by KJ Thomas.
- 2nd Half56-58Omar Gayle made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-60Jamal West Jr. made Layup. Assisted by KJ Thomas.
- 2nd Half56-61Jamal West Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-61Reyce Allen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-61Reyce Allen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-61Angel Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-61Angel Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-63Jamal West Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-63Reyce Allen made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-63Angel Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-63Angel Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-64David Tubek made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-65David Tubek made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-65Angel Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Thompson.
- 2nd Half67-67Jamal West Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-67Reyce Allen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-67Corey Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-67Corey Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-67Corey Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-68Caleb Blackwell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-69Caleb Blackwell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-69Corey Thompson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-72Elijah Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trey Horton III.
- OT72-74Jamal West Jr. made Layup.
- OT73-74Reyce Allen made Free Throw.
- OT76-74Brennan Webb made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nathan Kongolo.
- OT76-76Elijah Jones made Layup.
- OT79-76Corey Thompson made Three Point Jumper.
- OT81-76Nathan Kongolo made Dunk. Assisted by Angel Johnson.
- OT81-77Caleb Blackwell made Free Throw.
- OT81-78Caleb Blackwell made Free Throw.
- OT81-80Elijah Jones made Layup. Assisted by Caleb Blackwell.
- OT81-82Caleb Blackwell made Layup.
- OT82-82Legborsi Mato made Free Throw.
- OT83-82Legborsi Mato made Free Throw.
- OT83-84Jamal West Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
Win probability
Above the line favours UTEP Miners, below favours St. Thomas (TX) Celts.
Venue
- Don Haskins CenterEl Paso, TX
- Attendance3202
- OfficialsChuck Jones, Byron Jarrett, Bharat Ramnanan
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