Wright-Forde scores 17 in Texas A&M-CC's 67-63 win against UTEP
EL PASO, Texas -- — Dian Wright-Forde's 17 points helped Texas A&M-CC defeat UTEP 67-63 on Wednesday.
Wright-Forde shot 6 of 10 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line for the Islanders (3-4). Tedrick Washington Jr. scored 11 points while shooting 4 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw line, and added three steals. Lance Amir-Paul shot 1 for 5 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points.
The Miners (5-3) were led by Otis Frazier III, who posted 16 points. Calvin Solomon added 13 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks for UTEP. Tae Hardy also had nine points.
NEXT UP
Texas A&M-CC's next game is Wednesday against UT Rio Grande Valley at home. UTEP hosts Western New Mexico on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Antinio Petty
- Chris Pasci
- Kerry Sitton
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 4-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 1 | 5-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-7 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 5-6 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-10 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
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