ncaab Game Recap
UTEP Miners vs California Golden Bears Wrap - UTEP Wins 75-72
Tae Hardy scored 16 points leading UTEP to a 75-72 victory over California at JSerra Pavilion on Tuesday.
UTEP won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.5-point spread.
Calvin Solomon had 13 points for UTEP and Zid Powell chipped in with 13 points. David Terrell Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Zid Powell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
California got a 18-point performance from Fardaws Aimaq, who was supported by 15 points from Jaylon Tyson. Jaylon Tyson had 2 assists in a losing cause for California, while Fardaws Aimaq grabbed 11 rebounds.
UTEP led at halftime, 40-36.
California won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-25.
Next game, UTEP takes its act on the road to face Loyola Marymount looking for another win. For California, they head on the road to face San Diego State.