UTEP Miners @ Florida International Panthers
Frazier puts up 22 in UTEP's 81-73 win against Florida International
MIAMI -- — Otis Frazier III's 22 points helped UTEP defeat Florida International 81-73 on Saturday.
Frazier had five rebounds and three steals for the Miners (14-4, 4-1 Conference USA). Ahamad Bynum scored 18 points and added three steals. Kevin Kalu shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.
Jonathan Aybar led the way for the Panthers (7-12, 1-5) with 17 points and two steals. Vianney Salatchoum added 14 points, six rebounds and two blocks for Florida International. Kole Williams finished with 13 points.
UTEP took the lead with 6:44 to go in the first half and never looked back. The score was 44-36 at halftime, with Frazier racking up 12 points. UTEP turned a six-point second-half lead into a 16-point advantage with a 10-0 run to make it a 54-38 lead with 14:37 left in the half. Bynum scored 13 second-half points in the win.
UTEP plays Thursday against Jacksonville State at home, and Florida International hosts Liberty on Saturday.
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Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:Shaun Seales
Referee:Shane Land
Referee:Michael Swoboda
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 10-0 | - | 18-3 |
| Sam Houston | 7-4 | 3.5 | 15-7 |
| Missouri State | 7-4 | 3.5 | 13-9 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-4 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 4.5 | 14-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-5 | 5 | 12-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-5 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-6 | 5.5 | 12-10 |
| UTEP | 4-7 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
| Florida International | 3-7 | 7 | 10-11 |
| New Mexico State | 3-8 | 7.5 | 10-11 |
| Delaware | 2-8 | 8 | 6-15 |
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