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UTEP Miners vs FIU Panthers Recap - Miners Win 27-14
UTEP won 27-14 on Wednesday against FIU behind a 223-yard receiving performance from Kelly Akharaiyi at Riccardo Silva Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Miners were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 43.0.
Torrance Burgess Jr. rushed for 86 yards, while Deion Hankins added 62 yards in the win. Kelly Akharaiyi and Jeremiah Ballard added 223 and 65 receiving yards respectively.
Kejon Owens rushed for 82 yards for FIU, while Shomari Lawrence added 65 yards. Haden Carlson threw for 56 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Kris Mitchell and Eric Rivers had 86 and 45 yards respectively.
UTEP outgained FIU 441-363 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 18-16 by the Miners.
UTEP led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:30-27:30 split in that important category.
UTEP heads into a 8 battle against New Mexico State. FIU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sam Houston State.