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UTEP Miners vs New Mexico State Aggies Recap - New Mexico State Wins 77-71
New Mexico State grabbed a 77-71 win over UTEP on Saturday, behind a 16-point effort from Teddy Allen at Pan American Center.
New Mexico State did not, however, defeat UTEP against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks.
New Mexico State got 15 points from Jabari Rice and another 13 points from Yuat Alok. Donnie Tillman contributed 3 assists, while Johnny McCants cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
UTEP got a 21-point performance from Souley Boum, who was supported by 13 points from Jamal Bieniemy. Jamal Bieniemy had 2 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while Keonte Kennedy grabbed 7 rebounds.
New Mexico State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored New Mexico State as they grabbed 39 boards, while UTEP only had 28
New Mexico State heads into a battle against Davidson. UTEP, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern New Mexico.