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Sun Bowl Tournament - Norfolk State Falls 67-65 Against UTEP - Game Recap
Calvin Solomon scored 13 points leading UTEP to a 67-65 victory over Norfolk State at Don Haskins Center on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed UTEP were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.5.
Tae Hardy had 12 points for UTEP and Otis Frazier III chipped in with 10 points. Zid Powell had 3 assists for them, while Calvin Solomon was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Norfolk State got 18 points from Allen Betrand in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jamarii Thomas. Jamarii Thomas contributed 3 assists for them, while Allen Betrand had 6 rebounds.
UTEP led at halftime, $HalfScore.
UTEP won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-26.
UTEP heads into a battle against Seattle. Norfolk State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee.