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However, it was far from an easy feat to accomplish. UTEP had 17 turnovers and trailed 44-36 at the 13:54 mark in the second half. Then, they proceeded to go on an 18-2 run that helped them overtake the Panthers in the end and get a much-needed series sweep. Agnew was the standout for the Miners, finishing with 15 points, four rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes off the bench. Junior guard Souley Boum notched his sixth 20-point performance over his last seven games, along with dishing out five assists. The defense also helped to force 17 turnovers against the Panthers, including 13 in the second half alone. UTEP scored 20 points in transition, compared to only eight by FIU. ....
Entering the game having lost seven of their last nine, the Miners had been starving for some momentum. They were boosted by a hot-shooting night at the Haskins Center on Friday, with a bounce-back win against Florida International, 75-59. The Miners (9-10, 5-9 C-USA) had a crisp offensive game against the Panthers, who have now lost 10 straight C-USA games. UTEP shot 49% from the floor (27-of-55) and went 50% from 3-point land (12-of-24). Junior Souley Boum led the Miners with 22 points (5-of-7 3-point FG), followed by Keonte Kennedy (17 points, six rebounds), Christian Agnew (12 points). “We challenged the guys to come out with unbelievable energy, activity and great communication,” said third-year coach Rodney Terry. “You have to have that in playing against a high-possession team that will really push the ball in transition and communicate getting back with guys. I thought we came out with really good energy on both ends of the floor.” ....
The Miners needed a split against a quality team but fell short of the feat, as UAB dominated the slumping road team on Saturday (75-60) to sweep the series. Though the game was in the balance at the 14:07 mark where UAB led 44-43, the Blazers broke away on a 16-6 run and never looked back, winning this game by 15. UAB has won seven straight home games (13-1 home record) while the Miners have now dropped five consecutive road contests. The Miners offensive start was much better than their poor effort on Friday. They bettered their 15% 3-point shooting night on Friday by hitting 7-of-12 in the first half, including a perfect 3-of-3 first half performance from 3-point range by Kristian Sjolund. ....
In what was largely a defensive battle, UAB held onto a lead for the entire game and downed UTEP on Friday night, 63-51. The Miners have now lost four consecutive road games and they are currently 2-7 away from the Haskins Center. The Blazers dominated their road foes inside the paint, winning the rebounding margin 43-32 while scoring 42 points in the paint. UTEP continued to fall in their shooting woes, hitting just 34% from the floor (15% 3-point FG). UAB has now won six straight home games and boasts a 12-1 record at Bartow Arena. Senior forward Bryson Williams (19 points, eight rebounds) and junior guard Souley Boum (22 points) combined for all but 10 of UTEP s total points scored. No other Miner scored more than five points. ....
In a must-win situation, the UTEP men's basketball team answered the call by using a mighty second half performance to top UTSA 69-51, thus splitting the series with the Roadrunners. ....