EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — UTEP used a dominant second quarter to pull away from Delaware and secure an 82-71 victory in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Friday at Don Haskins Center.

The Miners (9-3) outscored the Blue Hens 26-19 in the period, turning a tight contest into a double-digit lead they would not relinquish. Ndack Mbengue scored a game-high 26 points for UTEP, while Ivane Tensaie added 20, including six 3-pointers.

Delaware (6-7) was led by Safi Kolliegbo’s 22 points and Kailah Correa’s 17. The Blue Hens started strong, leading 23-17 after the first quarter, but could not contain UTEP’s surge. The Miners capitalized inside, scoring 44 points in the paint before 957 fans.