EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — Missouri State overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat UTEP 62-57 in a men’s basketball game Saturday at Don Haskins Center. The Bears, who trailed 31-21 at the break, outscored the Miners 41-26 in the second half.

Michael Osei-Bonsu led Missouri State with 17 points and nine rebounds. Kobi Williams scored a game-high 21 points for the Bears. UTEP was paced by Elijah Jones with 16 points and Jamal West with 15 points and eight rebounds.

Both teams struggled offensively, with each committing more turnovers than assists. Missouri State improved to 12-8, while UTEP fell to 7-13. An announced crowd of 3,788 attended the Conference USA matchup.