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Sun Bowl Tournament - Recap - UTEP Defeats Jackson State 67-61
UTEP earned a 67-61 victory over Jackson State on Friday, getting 16 points from Otis Frazier III at Don Haskins Center.
Bettors who backed UTEP were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -15.0.
UTEP got 12 points from Kevin Kalu and another 12 points from Ahamad Bynum. Devon Barnes contributed 3 assists, while Kevin Kalu cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Jackson State got a 17-point performance from Romelle Mansel, who was supported by 13 points from Jayme Mitchell Jr.. Romelle Mansel had 3 assists in a losing cause for Jackson State, while Ebo Wilson grabbed 8 rebounds.
UTEP was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Jackson State had a 39-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UTEP heads into a battle against Yale. Jackson State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Akron.