Walker scores 22 to lead UAB to 79-66 victory over UTEP
EL PASO, Texas -- — Jordan Walker scored 22 points to guide UAB to a 79-66 victory over UTEP on Thursday night.
Walker shot 8 for 15 from the floor (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Blazers (19-8, 10-6 Conference USA). Ledarrius Brewer added 13 points and Ty Brewer scored 11.
Ze'Rik Onyema led the Miners (12-14, 5-10) with 16 points and two blocks. Shamar Givance added 13 points, five assists, six steals and two blocks. Calvin Solomon had 13 points and five steals.
Walker scored 12 points in the second half to help the Blazers pull away from a 36-34 halftime lead.
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Both teams next play Saturday. UAB visits UTSA ,while UTEP hosts North Texas.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tyler Kumpf
- Gary Maxwell
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
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