ncaab Game Recap
New Mexico Lobos vs UTEP Miners Wrap - UTEP Wins 66-63
UTEP grabbed a 66-63 win over New Mexico on Tuesday, behind a 20-point effort from Daryl Edwards at Don Haskins Center.
UTEP won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.
UTEP got 12 points from Efe Odigie and another 10 points from Souley Boum. Souley Boum contributed 4 assists, while Efe Odigie cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
New Mexico got 19 points from JaQuan Lyle in a losing cause and another 11 points from Makuach Maluach. JaQuan Lyle contributed 4 assists for them, while Carlton Bragg Jr. had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UTEP were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
New Mexico had a 36-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UTEP heads into a battle against East Central University. New Mexico, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Mexico State.