UTEP Miners @ Florida Atlantic Owls
Moore has 17 points, UTEP holds off FAU 89-82
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Lee Moore had 17 points to lead six UTEP players in double figures as the Miners held on to beat Florida Atlantic 89-82 on Saturday.
Omega Harris and Earvin Morris had 14 apiece, Dominic Artis and Hooper Vint added 13 each and Terry Winn chipped in 11 for UTEP (15-11, 7-6 Conference USA).
The Miners, who have won four straight after dropping three in a row, won their second road game of the season.
UTEP jumped out to an early lead, rolled to a 47-34 halftime lead and was up 84-70 with 4:34 left.
FAU's Jeantal Cylla, who finished with 16 points, drilled a trey to start a 12-1 run and close to 85-82 with 2:32 left. The Miners made four free throws down the stretch to secure the win.
Adonis Filer led FAU (7-19, 5-8) with 18 points. Marquan Botley added 15 for the Owls.
Game Information
Boca Raton, FL
Referee:Jacyn Goble
Referee:Terry Davis
Referee:Chris Merlo
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
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