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UTEP Falls 71-68 to Middle Tennessee - Recap
Middle Tennessee earned a 71-68 victory over UTEP on Saturday, getting 21 points from Jlynn Counter at Murphy Center.
Middle Tennessee won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.0-point spread.
Middle Tennessee got 17 points from Essam Mostafa and another 15 points from Jestin Porter. Camryn Weston contributed 14 assists, while Essam Mostafa cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
UTEP got a 15-point performance from David Terrell Jr., who was supported by 14 points from Otis Frazier III. David Terrell Jr. had 6 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while David Terrell Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Middle Tennessee were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Middle Tennessee as they grabbed 31 boards, while UTEP only had 30
Middle Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jacksonville State. UTEP will aim to get back on the winning track at New Mexico State.