Cam McDaniels scored 22 points as the UTEP Miners edged the New Mexico State Aggies 60-58 on Thursday night at Don Haskins Center.
Down by as many as 8, the Miners fought back. It was a back-and-forth game with 9 lead changes. It was 28-28 at halftime, and 54-50 with six minutes left.
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For UTEP, Cam McDaniels finished with 22 points and five rebounds, Leif Moeller added 10 points and four assists, while Youssouf Traore contributed eight points and four rebounds.
For New Mexico State, Jermaine Washington led the way with 16 points, and Mark Lavrenov added 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Miners improved to 2-1. The Aggies dropped to 1-2.
The Miners sit first in the Mountain West and have won two straight. UTEP is 2-0 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Aggies sit first in the CUSA and have lost two straight. New Mexico State is 1-0 at home and 0-2 away from home.
The Miners are back in action when they host the Florida A&M Rattlers on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Aggies are back in action when they visit the San Diego State Aztecs on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
