LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Zach Cleveland scored 20 points to lead Liberty to an 80-69 victory over UTEP in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Saturday at Vines Center.

The Flames improved to 15-3 overall behind an efficient offensive performance, shooting 59.3% from the floor. Liberty led 41-38 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. Elijah Jones led the Miners with 21 points. Caleb Blackwell added 20 points for UTEP, which fell to 6-12.

Liberty committed only six turnovers and recorded seven steals. UTEP shot well from three-point range, making 11 of 23 attempts, but attempted just four free throws. Attendance was 3,082.