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Recap - North Texas Defeats UTEP 80-72

North Texas got 20 points from Tylor Perry en route to a 80-72 victory over UTEP on Saturday at Don Haskins Center.

North Texas was a favorite by -4.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

North Texas got 19 points from Kai Huntsberry and another 11 points from Rubin Jones. Rubin Jones contributed 3 assists, while Tyree Eady cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.

UTEP got 18 points from Tae Hardy in a losing cause and another 16 points from Shamar Givance. Calvin Solomon contributed 4 assists for them, while Otis Frazier III had 6 rebounds.

North Texas had a 27-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

North Texas heads into a battle against Charlotte. UTEP, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida International.