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Miners vs Bearkats Final: 37-34 - Recap
The Bearkats had no answer for Deion Hankins on Wednesday as the Miners rolled to a 37-34 win at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Miners were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 38.5.
Deion Hankins rushed for 117 yards, while Torrance Burgess Jr. added 52 yards in the win. Kelly Akharaiyi and Jeremiah Ballard added 126 and 48 receiving yards respectively.
John Gentry rushed for 71 yards for Sam Houston State, while Keegan Shoemaker added 28 yards. Keegan Shoemaker threw for 202 yards for the Bearkats, while receivers Noah Smith and Al'vonte Woodard had 67 and 59 yards respectively.
Sam Houston State was outgained by UTEP 428-354 yards in Wednesday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-17 by the Bearkats.
UTEP led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:58-28:02 split in that important category.
UTEP heads into a 10 battle against WKU. Sam Houston State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kennesaw State.