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UTEP Defeats North Texas 70-68 - Recap

UTEP grabbed a 70-68 win over North Texas on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Souley Boum at Don Haskins Center.

UTEP was a +4.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

UTEP got 17 points from Keonte Kennedy and another 11 points from Jamari Sibley. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 4 assists, while Jamal Bieniemy cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.

North Texas got 20 points from Thomas Bell in a losing cause and another 15 points from Tylor Perry. JJ Murray contributed 3 assists for them, while Thomas Bell had 11 rebounds.

UTEP was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

North Texas had a 28-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.