HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — Sam Houston held off a late push from UTEP for a 70-66 men’s basketball victory Wednesday night at Johnson Coliseum.

The Bearkats led 36-33 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. UTEP’s Caleb Blackwell scored 22 points and Jamal West added 21 for the Miners. Po’Boigh King led Sam Houston with 17 points.

Sam Houston improved to 16-7. UTEP fell to 8-15.