Cam McDaniels had 27 points, and the UTEP Miners beat the Incarnate Word Cardinals 79-60 on Sunday night at Don Haskins Center.
The Miners came out fast, taking the first half 46-29. They never trailed and led by as many as 22.
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For UTEP, Cam McDaniels finished with 27 points, four rebounds and three assists, Youssouf Traore added 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Reese Miller chipped in 11 points, seven assists and four steals.
For Incarnate Word, D'Arrae Goodwin finished with 16 points and six rebounds, and Brandon McCreesh added 13 points.
The Miners improved to 1-1. The Cardinals dropped to 0-3.
The Miners sit first in the Mountain West. UTEP is 1-0 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Cardinals are first in the Southland and have lost three straight. Incarnate Word is 0-1 at home and 0-2 away from home.
The Miners are back in action when they host the New Mexico State Aggies on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Cardinals next visit the UC Davis Aggies on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
