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UTEP vs Middle Tennessee Final: 60-56 - Recap

UTEP got 25 points from Daryl Edwards en route to a 60-56 victory over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday at Murphy Athletic Center.

UTEP was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.5-point spread as a favorite.

UTEP got 13 points from Souley Boum and another 9 points from Bryson Williams. Daryl Edwards contributed 4 assists, while Bryson Williams cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Middle Tennessee got 22 points from C.J. Jones in a losing cause and another 17 points from Reggie Scurry. Jayce Johnson contributed 4 assists for them, while Jayce Johnson had 8 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored UTEP as they grabbed 32 boards, while Middle Tennessee only had 26

UTEP heads into a battle against Rice. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Mississippi.