Hawkins scores 20 to carry UTEP over FIU 85-75
EL PASO, Texas -- Nigel Hawkins had 20 points as UTEP beat Florida International 85-75 on Saturday night.
Evan Gilyard had 16 points for UTEP (8-15, 3-9 Conference USA). Jordan Lathon added 16 points. Paul Thomas had 16 points and nine rebounds for the home team.
Devon Andrews scored a season-high 26 points for the Panthers (14-11, 5-7). Antonio Daye added 14 points. Willy Nunez Jr. had 10 points.
UTEP faces Louisiana Tech on the road on Thursday. Florida International plays Rice at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
Don Haskins Center
2:00 AM, 10 February 2019
El Paso, TX
Attendance: 5,094
- Referees:
- Rodrick Dixon
- Duke Edsall
- Dave Cusick
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 |
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