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UTEP Downs Southern Mississippi 84-70 - Match Report
Jamal Bieniemy scored 19 points leading UTEP to a 84-70 victory over Southern Mississippi at Reed Green Coliseum on Saturday.
UTEP was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.0-point spread as a favorite.
UTEP got 13 points from Tydus Verhoeven and another 12 points from Souley Boum. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 7 assists, while Jamari Sibley cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi got 25 points from Isaih Moore in a losing cause and another 14 points from Mo Arnold. Rashad Bolden contributed 6 assists for them, while Isaih Moore had 10 rebounds.
UTEP was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Mississippi won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-27.
UTEP heads into a battle against Middle Tennessee. Southern Mississippi, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marshall.