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Recap - Miners Defeat New Mexico State 20-13

Ronald Awatt ran for 115 yards as UTEP handled New Mexico State by a score of 20-13 on Saturday at Sun Bowl.

UTEP won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -17.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 46.5.

Ronald Awatt rushed for 115 yards, while Deion Hankins added 6 yards in the win. Tyrin Smith and Reynaldo Flores added 64 and 43 receiving yards respectively.

Diego Pavia rushed for 69 yards for New Mexico State, while Jonathan Brady added 50 yards. Gavin Frakes threw for 11 yards for the Aggies, while receivers Star Thomas and Jonathan Brady had 50 and 19 yards respectively.

The time of possession battle favored New Mexico State as their offense was on the field for 31:42, longer than the 28:18 of their opponents.

Next game, UTEP takes its act on the road to face New Mexico looking for another win. For New Mexico State, they head on the road to face Wisconsin.