Missouri State 62, at UTEP 57

EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — In a grinding, defensive struggle where points were a premium, Missouri State overcame a sluggish first half and a determined UTEP squad to secure a 62-57 road victory in a Conference USA men’s basketball game Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. The game, played before a crowd of 3,788, was a stark contrast to the teams’ meeting earlier this month, a 24-point Missouri State win. This contest was defined by physical defense, poor shooting, and a critical second-half surge by the visiting Bears. Missouri State (12-8, 3-2 CUSA) labored offensively for the opening 20… Read more...