Sullivan with 19, balanced UAB defeats UTEP 85-78
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Lewis Sullivan scored 19 points to lead six players in double-figure scoring as UAB beat UTEP 85-78 on Thursday night.
UAB (14-7, 5-3 Conference USA) rebounded from consecutive losses that had snapped a four-game win streak. The Miners (7-13, 2-6) have lost five of their last six games.
Nate Darling added 17 points for the Blazers, and Chris Cokley had 15 points and 10 rebounds to collect his 10th double-double of the season.
UAB's William Lee ran out from the paint to block Paul Thomas' 3-point shot, sending the ball into the stands with 1:02 remaining. It was his second block of the game, and 267th of his career, to become the program's all-time leader. Lee finished with 10 points.
Trey Wade scored 22 points to lead UTEP.
The Blazers used a 21-6 run that spanned both halves to build a 52-38 lead. Darling made two 3-pointers and scored eight points during the stretch. The Miners pulled to 67-62, but didn't get closer.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bert Smith
- James Breeding
- Joe DeRosa
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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