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UTEP vs New Mexico State Final: 66-63 - Recap
Devon Barnes scored 18 points leading UTEP to a 66-63 victory over New Mexico State at Pan American Center on Saturday.
UTEP was an underdog by +1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
UTEP got 16 points from Otis Frazier III and another 9 points from Kevin Kalu. David Terrell Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Kevin Kalu cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
New Mexico State got a 13-point performance from Emmanuel Tshimanga, who was supported by 12 points from Christian Cook. Dionte Bostick had 2 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico State, while Robert Carpenter grabbed 10 rebounds.
UTEP was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored UTEP as they grabbed 36 boards, while New Mexico State only had 35
UTEP heads into a battle against Florida International. New Mexico State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Liberty.