| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| USM | 32 | 38 | 70 |
Bieniemy, Verhoeven carry UTEP over Southern Miss 84-70
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- — Jamal Bieniemy had 19 points to lead five UTEP players in double figures as the Miners defeated Southern Miss 84-70 on Saturday.
Tydus Verhoeven added 13 points for the Miners (16-10, 9-5 Conference USA). Souley Boum chipped in 12, Jorell Saterfield scored 12 and Christian Agnew had 11. Boum also had seven rebounds.
Isaih Moore tied a season high with 25 points plus 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Golden Eagles (6-20, 1-12), who have now lost nine straight. Mo Arnold added 14 points. DeAndre Pinckney had 12 points.
The Miners improve to 2-0 against the Golden Eagles for the season. UTEP defeated Southern Miss 87-54 on Jan. 8.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Brent Dugas
- Alexander Thompson
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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