EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — Western Kentucky held UTEP to 21 second-half points in a 68-56 men’s basketball victory Saturday at the Don Haskins Center.

The Hilltoppers (10-6, Conference USA) trailed 35-31 at halftime but outscored the Miners 37-21 after the break. Western Kentucky’s defense forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and held UTEP (5-11) to 32.1% shooting from the floor.

Teagan Moore led Western Kentucky with 19 points. UTEP’s Jamal West scored a team-high 15 points and Elijah Jones blocked three shots.

Attendance was 4,392.