Week 5
Final
1971 Western Athletic
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 BYU | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Colorado State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 New Mexico | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 UTEP | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Utah | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Wyoming | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Arizona State | 11 | 1 | .917 |
Game Summary
The UTEP Miners were easily defeated by the Utah Utes, 32 to 10, on October 9, 1971.