ncaab Game Recap
UTEP Miners vs Arizona Wildcats Wrap - Arizona Wins 69-61
Arizona got 18 points from James Akinjo as they ran past UTEP 69-61 on Saturday at McKale Memorial Center.
Arizona won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -16.5-point spread.
Bennedict Mathurin had 13 points for Arizona and Jemarl Baker Jr. chipped in with 11 points. James Akinjo had 3 assists for them, while Bennedict Mathurin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UTEP got 16 points from Souley Boum in a losing cause and another 10 points from Bryson Williams. Jamal Bieniemy contributed 4 assists for them, while Bryson Williams had 7 rebounds.
Arizona led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Arizona as they grabbed 44 boards, while UTEP only had 21
Next game, Arizona takes its act home to face Cal Baptist looking for another win. For UTEP, they head on the road to face Arizona State.