Norfolk State Spartans @ UTEP Miners
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NORF | 30 | 35 | 65 |
UTEP | 30 | 37 | 67 |
Solomon scores 13 points, UTEP holds off Norfolk State for 67-65
EL PASO, Texas -- — Calvin Solomon's 13 points helped UTEP defeat Norfolk State 67-65 on Wednesday night in the Sun Bowl Invitational.
Otis Frazier III made a layup to give UTEP a 62-61 lead with 2:33 to play, and the Miners led the rest of the way.
Allen Betrand made a pair of free throws to pull Norfolk State to 65-64. Tae Hardy answered for UTEP with two from the line to make it 67-64 with eight seconds left. The Spartans' Jamarii Thomas made one of two free throws to end it.
Solomon also contributed eight rebounds for the Miners (7-5). Hardy scored 12 points, shooting 4 for 13 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. Frazier and Zid Powell had 10 points apiece.
Betrand led the way for the Spartans (8-6) with 18 points and six rebounds. Thomas added 13 points and four steals for Norfolk State. In addition, Jack Doumbia had eight points.
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Game Information
El Paso, TX
Referee:Trent Lovewell
Referee:Wilson Holland
Referee:Jacob Hirz
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-0 | - | 8-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-1 | 1 | 7-12 |
| Morgan State | 4-2 | 1 | 8-13 |
| South Carolina State | 3-2 | 1.5 | 5-16 |
| Norfolk State | 3-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| Howard | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-9 |
| Coppin State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 3-19 |
| Delaware State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 5-15 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 9-0 | - | 17-3 |
| Missouri State | 6-3 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-3 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-3 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Sam Houston | 5-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 4.5 | 11-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| New Mexico State | 3-6 | 6 | 10-9 |
| Florida International | 3-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| UTEP | 3-6 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 1-7 | 7.5 | 5-14 |
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