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UTEP Defeats New Mexico 20-13 - Recap
Jacob Cowing inflicted damage on the New Mexico secondary, receiving 174 yards as UTEP defeated the Lobos 20-13 at Sun Bowl.
UTEP was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 54.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Ronald Awatt rushed for 34 yards, while Deion Hankins added 25 yards in the win. Jacob Cowing and Justin Garrett added 174 and 105 receiving yards respectively.
Aaron Dumas rushed for 28 yards for New Mexico, while Bobby Cole added 25 yards. Terry Wilson threw for 160 yards for the Lobos, while receivers Kyle Jarvis and Bobby Cole had 59 and 27 yards respectively.
New Mexico was outgained by UTEP 344-288 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 17-12 by the Lobos.
The time of possession battle favored UTEP as their offense was on the field for 30:08, longer than the 29:52 of their opponents.
UTEP looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Old Dominion. New Mexico will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Air Force.