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UTEP Falls 73-55 to Louisiana Tech - Recap
UTEP was burned for 25 points by Isaiah Crawford on Saturday as Louisiana Tech picked up a 73-55 win at Don Haskins Center.
Louisiana Tech was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Kenneth Lofton, Jr. had 11 points for Louisiana Tech and JaColby Pemberton chipped in with 10 points. Cobe Williams had 3 assists for them, while Isaiah Crawford was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
UTEP got 23 points from Souley Boum in a losing cause and another 8 points from Bryson Williams. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 3 assists for them, while Kristian Sjolund had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Louisiana Tech were victorious, as the score was 32-24 at the break.
Louisiana Tech won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-27.
Louisiana Tech heads into a battle against Southern Mississippi. UTEP, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.