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UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Final: 63-60 - Recap
UTEP got a 28-point performance from Souley Boum, who added 12 rebounds as UTEP ran past Louisiana Tech 63-60 on Thursday at Thomas Assembly Center.
Bettors who backed UTEP were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.0 at sportsbooks.
Tydus Verhoeven had 9 points for UTEP and Alfred Hollins chipped in with 7 points. Souley Boum had 3 assists for them, while Souley Boum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Louisiana Tech got 19 points from Cobe Williams in a losing cause and another 12 points from Kenneth Lofton Jr.. Kenneth Lofton Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Kenneth Lofton Jr. had 16 rebounds.
UTEP won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-36.
Next game, UTEP takes its act on the road to face Southern Mississippi looking for another win. For Louisiana Tech, they head home to face UTSA.