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UTEP Miners vs Texas Longhorns Recap - Texas Wins 72-57
Texas grabbed a 72-57 win over UTEP on Monday, behind a 18-point effort from Tyrese Hunter at Moody Center.
Texas did not, however, defeat UTEP against the spread, which closed at -22.0 at most sportsbooks.
Texas got 14 points from Sir'Jabari Rice and another 12 points from Marcus Carr. Marcus Carr contributed 6 assists, while Sir'Jabari Rice cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
UTEP got 10 points from Ze'Rik Onyema in a losing cause and another 9 points from Otis Frazier III. Shamar Givance contributed 6 assists for them, while Jamari Sibley had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Texas were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored UTEP as they grabbed 29 boards, while Texas only had 25
Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Houston Baptist. UTEP will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New Mexico State.