EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — Sam Houston used a decisive third-quarter surge to secure a 70-58 victory over UTEP in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Saturday at Don Haskins Center.

The Bearkats, who led 31-30 at halftime, broke the game open by outscoring the Miners 25-15 in the third period. Deborah Ogayemi led Sam Houston with 19 points. Annika Corcoran added 14 points, and Nyla Inmon scored 12.

UTEP was led by Portia Adams with 15 points and Delma Zita with 12. The Miners committed 24 turnovers, leading to 19 Sam Houston points. The Bearkats also held a 13-5 advantage in steals.

Sam Houston improved to 14-7 overall. UTEP fell to 10-12. An announced crowd of 1,013 attended.