Bieniemy carries UTEP past UTSA 59-54
SAN ANTONIO -- — Jamal Bieniemy had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lift UTEP to a 59-54 win over UTSA on Sunday.
Jorell Saterfield had 15 points for UTEP (11-8, 4-3 Conference USA). Souley Boum added 11 points. Tydus Verhoeven had three blocks. Jamari Sibley had a career-high five blocks plus 4 points.
The Miners swatted a season-high 10 blocks.
Darius McNeill scored a season-high 20 points for the Roadrunners (7-13, 0-7), whose losing streak reached six games.
The Miners improve to 2-0 against the Roadrunners this season. UTEP defeated UTSA 69-64 last Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Amy Bonner
- Antinio Petty
- Ray Natili
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 9-2 | - | 17-7 |
| Liberty | 7-4 | 2 | 19-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-4 | 2 | 16-8 |
| UTEP | 6-4 | 2.5 | 16-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 6-5 | 3 | 17-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 3 | 14-10 |
| New Mexico State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-6 | 4 | 14-10 |
| Florida International | 2-9 | 7 | 8-16 |
| Sam Houston | 1-10 | 8 | 8-16 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 10-1 | - | 20-4 |
| UAB | 8-2 | 1.5 | 15-8 |
| North Texas | 8-3 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Tulane | 7-4 | 3 | 13-11 |
| Florida Atlantic | 6-4 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| Temple | 6-5 | 4 | 14-10 |
| East Carolina | 5-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| South Florida | 5-6 | 5 | 12-12 |
| UTSA | 4-7 | 6 | 10-13 |
| Wichita State | 3-7 | 6.5 | 13-10 |
| Rice | 3-8 | 7 | 12-12 |
| Tulsa | 3-8 | 7 | 9-15 |
| Charlotte | 2-9 | 8 | 9-15 |
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