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Florida International Panthers vs UTEP Miners Wrap - UTEP Wins 83-76
UTEP got 26 points from Tae Hardy en route to a 83-76 victory over Florida International on Thursday at Don Haskins Center.
UTEP did not, however, defeat Florida International against the spread, which closed at -8.5 at most sportsbooks.
Zid Powell had 17 points for UTEP and Otis Frazier III chipped in with 11 points. Tae Hardy had 5 assists for them, while Kevin Kalu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Florida International got 23 points from Jayden Brewer in a losing cause and another 15 points from Javaunte Hawkins. Arturo Dean contributed 4 assists for them, while Dante Wilcox had 5 rebounds.
UTEP led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored UTEP as they grabbed 37 boards, while Florida International only had 25