Sun Bowl Invitational
Powell's 32 lead UTEP past Wyoming 78-67
EL PASO, Texas -- — Zid Powell put up 32 points as UTEP beat Wyoming 78-67 on Thursday night.
Powell added six rebounds for the Miners (8-5). Otis Frazier III scored 15 points while going 5 of 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Tae Hardy shot 5 of 11 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding six rebounds.
Mason Walters led the way for the Cowboys (7-5) with 16 points. Akuel Kot added 14 points for Wyoming. In addition, Brendan Wenzel had 11 points.
Both teams next play Saturday. UTEP hosts Seattle and Wyoming travels to BYU.
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Game Information
Don Haskins Center
2:10 AM, 22 December 2023
El Paso, TX
Attendance: 4,310
- Referees:
- Jim Schipper
- Wilson Holland
- Casey McClellan
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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