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Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles vs UTEP Miners Wrap - UTEP Wins 76-64

UTEP got a 26-point performance from Souley Boum as they ran past Southern Mississippi 76-64 on Thursday at Don Haskins Center.

UTEP was a -10.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Bryson Williams had 20 points for UTEP and Kaden Archie chipped in with 9 points. Nigel Hawkins had 4 assists for them, while Eric Vila was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Southern Mississippi got a 20-point performance from Gabe Watson, who was supported by 14 points from Leonard Harper-Baker. Jay Malone had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Mississippi, while Leonard Harper-Baker grabbed 8 rebounds.

UTEP was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

UTEP won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-27.

Next game, UTEP takes its act home to face Louisiana Tech looking for another win. For Southern Mississippi, they head on the road to face UTSA.