Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs UTEP Miners
Middle Tennesse holds off UTEP 66-59 in OT in C-USA tourney
FRISCO, Texas -- — Eli Lawrence had 19 points, Deandre Dishman scored 18 and made a go-ahead layup with 2:01 left in overtime to help Middle Tennessee get past UTEP 66-59 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament on Thursday night.
Camryn Weston followed Dishman with a basket and two free throws to give the Blue Raiders (23-9) a 62-56 lead with 39 seconds left. Donovan Sims had eight rebounds, while Dishman grabbed seven.
Jamal Bieniemy had 13 points for the Miners (19-13). Souley Boum added 12 points, nine rebounds and seven steals. Keonte Kennedy had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Blue Raiders advance to play UAB in the semifinals on Friday.
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Game Information
Frisco, TX
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Chris Hudson
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 14-0 | - | 22-3 |
| Sam Houston | 10-5 | 4.5 | 18-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 8-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Jacksonville State | 8-7 | 6.5 | 13-13 |
| Kennesaw State | 7-8 | 7.5 | 15-11 |
| Missouri State | 7-8 | 7.5 | 13-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-9 | 8.5 | 12-14 |
| UTEP | 6-9 | 8.5 | 10-16 |
| Florida International | 5-9 | 9 | 12-13 |
| New Mexico State | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-13 |
| Delaware | 5-10 | 9.5 | 9-17 |
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