MIAMI (Interstat) — Florida International outscored UTEP by 13 points in the second half to secure a 76-64 men’s basketball victory Sunday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Golden Panthers improved to 9-5 overall and in Conference USA play, while the Miners fell to 4-10.

UTEP led 30-29 at halftime, but Florida International dominated after intermission, fueled by 48 points in the paint and 20 fastbreak points. Eric Dibami led the Golden Panthers with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Kaseem Watson scored a game-high 25 points for UTEP in the loss. Attendance was 323.