EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — UTEP pulled away in the second half to defeat Delaware 70-55 in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Saturday at Don Haskins Center.

The Miners, leading 27-25 at halftime, outscored the Blue Hens 43-30 after intermission. UTEP’s defense forced 14 turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and held Delaware to 26.5% shooting from the field. The Blue Hens shot just 2 of 23 from three-point range.

Christian Bliss led Delaware with 17 points. UTEP had balanced scoring, with Jamal West and Elijah Jones each adding 15 points. The Miners improved to 8-14, while Delaware fell to 6-15. Attendance was 4,077.