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Diamond Head Classic - Boise State Downs UTEP 72-67 - Match Report
Boise State got 23 points from Derrick Alston Jr. en route to a 72-67 victory over UTEP on Wednesday at Stan Sheriff Center.
Boise State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Abu Kigab had 11 points for Boise State and Robin Jorch chipped in with 10 points. Derrick Alston Jr. had 6 assists for them, while Abu Kigab was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
UTEP got a 14-point performance from Daryl Edwards, who was supported by 11 points from Souley Boum. Jordan Lathon had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while Anthony Tarke grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boise State were victorious, as the score was 29-28 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Boise State as they grabbed 40 boards, while UTEP only had 26
Next game, Boise State takes its act home to face Cal State-Northridge looking for another win. For UTEP, they head on the road to face Florida International.