EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — UTEP used a dominant second half to defeat North Dakota State 76-66 in men’s college basketball Monday night at Don Haskins Center.

The Miners, trailing 36-32 at halftime, outscored the Bison 44-30 after intermission to secure the win before a crowd of 3,538. The victory improved UTEP’s record to 4-7, while North Dakota State fell to 10-5. The Bison had entered the game as a 4.5-point favorite.