Williams scores 19 to lift UTEP over New Mexico St. 65-50
EL PASO, Texas -- Bryson Williams scored 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting as UTEP topped New Mexico State 65-50 on Tuesday night.
Jordan Lathon had 13 points for UTEP (2-0), which made 23 of 49 shots (47-%).
Trevelin Queen had 21 points for the Aggies (1-1), who were held to 37-% shooting and converted just two of 11 free throws. Terrell Brown added 10 points.
The Miners scored 22 points off 16 Aggies turnovers and owned a 34-28 edge in points in the paint despite being outrebounded, 39-33.
UTEP plays Eastern New Mexico at home on Friday. New Mexico State takes on Southern at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darron George
- Keith Kimble
- Kerby Sitton
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |