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UTEP Falls 65-59 to Louisiana Tech - Recap
Tahlik Chavez scored 20 points leading Louisiana Tech to a 65-59 victory over UTEP at Don Haskins Center on Thursday.
Louisiana Tech was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Louisiana Tech got 19 points from Isaiah Crawford and another 11 points from Daniel Batcho. Sean Newman Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Will Allen cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
UTEP got a 16-point performance from Derick Hamilton, who was supported by 10 points from Corey Camper Jr.. Zid Powell had 6 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while Otis Frazier III grabbed 7 rebounds.
Louisiana Tech was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Louisiana Tech as they grabbed 42 boards, while UTEP only had 26
Louisiana Tech heads into a battle against New Mexico State. UTEP, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sam Houston State.