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UTEP Downs New Mexico 77-69 - Match Report

UTEP got a 26-point performance from Souley Boum as they ran past New Mexico 77-69 on Sunday at The Pit.

UTEP was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.0-point spread as an underdog.

UTEP got 22 points from Keonte Kennedy and another 8 points from Jorell Saterfield. Christian Agnew contributed 4 assists, while Keonte Kennedy cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

New Mexico got a 16-point performance from Javonte Johnson, who was supported by 14 points from Gethro Muscadin. Saquan Singleton had 5 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico, while Javonte Johnson grabbed 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed UTEP were victorious, as the score was 33-31 at the break.

New Mexico won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-33.

Next game, UTEP takes its act home to face McNeese State looking for another win. For New Mexico, they head home to face SMU.