Cam McDaniels absolutely lit it up for UTEP last night, dropping 22 points to spearhead a razor-thin 60-58 victory over New Mexico State. Talk about a nail-biter, huh?
Miners Dug Deep for the Win
McDaniels was everywhere, not just scoring, but also grabbing five crucial rebounds for the Miners. He even put up 11 points in the first half alone! This gritty win pushes UTEP’s early season record to 2-1. Leif Moeller added 10 points, hitting 4 of 8 from the field, including two from downtown on five attempts. Youssouf Traore was efficient, going 4 of 6 for eight points. It was Traore, in fact, who delivered the knockout blow. He put up a layup with just 2:41 left in the second half to make it 60-58, and that was the game-winner. No more scoring after that.
Aggies Fought Tooth and Nail
New Mexico State, now 1-2, didn’t make it easy, though. Jermaine Washington led their charge with 16 points. Mark Lavrenov pulled down eight rebounds and chipped in 14 points. Adrame Diongue also had a solid night, contributing seven points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. This game was tight from the jump, with UTEP finding themselves tied 28-28 with the Aggies at halftime. They pushed until the final minutes, proving this Miners win was hard-earned.
This was a gritty, grind-it-out type of win for UTEP. Every bucket, every rebound counted, and the Miners clearly showed they can close out a tough opponent. They are 2-1 early in the season, and you know they are going to carry this intensity forward.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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