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UTEP vs Southern Mississippi Final: 75-56 - Recap

UTEP got a 26-point performance from Daryl Edwards as they ran past Southern Mississippi 75-56 on Sunday at Don Haskins Center.

UTEP was a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Bryson Williams had 15 points for UTEP and Jordan Lathon chipped in with 10 points. Jordan Lathon had 6 assists for them, while Jordan Lathon was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Southern Mississippi got a 16-point performance from LaDavius Draine, who was supported by 13 points from Tyler Stevenson. LaDavius Draine had 3 assists in a losing cause for Southern Mississippi, while Leonard Harper-Baker grabbed 10 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored Southern Mississippi as they grabbed 32 boards, while UTEP only had 28

UTEP looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Middle Tennessee. Southern Mississippi will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Rice.