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UTEP Downs Southern Mississippi 77-62 - Match Report
UTEP grabbed a 77-62 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Jamal Bieniemy at Reed Green Coliseum.
UTEP was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
UTEP got 17 points from Souley Boum and another 11 points from Tydus Verhoeven. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 7 assists, while Kristian Sjolund cleaned the glass with 4 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi got 15 points from Jaron Pierre Jr. in a losing cause and another 10 points from Tyler Stevenson. Tyler Stevenson contributed 2 assists for them, while DeAndre Pinckney had 8 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-16.
UTEP looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rice. Southern Mississippi will aim to get back on the winning track at UAB.