Boum leads UTEP over Rice 77-72
HOUSTON -- Souley Boum had 25 points as UTEP edged past Rice 77-72 on Saturday. Daryl Edwards added 22 points for the Miners.
Boum hit 10 of 11 from the free throw line.
Bryson Williams had nine rebounds and three blocks for UTEP (17-14, 8-10 Conference USA), which won its fourth consecutive game. Jordan Lathon added six rebounds.
Trey Murphy III had 16 points for the Owls (15-16, 7-11). Ako Adams added 13 points. Robert Martin had 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Miners are undefeated in three games against the Owls this season. Most recently, UTEP defeated Rice 68-62 on Feb. 22.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Clyde Owens
- Blake Harris
- Kevin Mathis
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 6-2 | - | 14-7 |
| Liberty | 5-3 | 1 | 17-4 |
| UTEP | 5-3 | 1 | 15-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-3 | 1 | 14-7 |
| New Mexico State | 5-3 | 1 | 12-9 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 2 | 15-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-4 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-4 | 2 | 12-9 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Florida International | 1-7 | 5 | 7-14 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | - | 16-4 |
| UAB | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Temple | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 2 | 11-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-4 | 3 | 12-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 3 | 11-10 |
| UTSA | 3-5 | 4 | 9-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
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