New Mexico State 88, at UTEP 91

EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless momentum swings and crucial plays in the final seconds of regulation and overtime, UTEP outlasted New Mexico State 91-88 in a Conference USA men’s basketball thriller on Saturday night at Don Haskins Center. A crowd of 7,862 saw the Miners erase a seven-point halftime deficit, survive a dramatic tying 3-pointer by New Mexico State’s Jemel Jones with five seconds left in regulation, and then execute nearly flawlessly in the extra period to secure the victory. The win improved UTEP to 9-15 overall, while the Aggies fell to 11-12. The… Read more...