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Florida Atlantic Falls 70-68 Against UTEP - Game Recap
Florida Atlantic was burned for 28 points by Souley Boum on Thursday as UTEP picked up a 70-68 win at Don Haskins Center.
UTEP was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
UTEP got 16 points from Jamal Bieniemy and another 12 points from Tydus Verhoeven. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 4 assists, while Tydus Verhoeven cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Florida Atlantic got 19 points from Vladislav Goldin in a losing cause and another 16 points from Alijah Martin. Michael Forrest contributed 6 assists for them, while Alijah Martin had 9 rebounds.
UTEP was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida Atlantic had a 32-18 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UTEP heads into a battle against Florida International. Florida Atlantic, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.