UTEP Opens Season With Two Rout Wins as Amaniyo Sets Rebound Record
Defensive pressure with dominant rebounding set the tone for 1-0 starts at the Don Haskins Center.
Overview
- The UTEP women defeated Prairie View A&M 84-60, led by Mary Moses Amaniyo’s 16 points and a program single-game record 22 rebounds.
- UTEP’s women forced 27 turnovers, including 20 in the first half, and finished with a 52-37 edge on the boards.
- The men beat Division II UT Permian Basin 98-56, shooting 54.1% from the field and converting 20 opponent turnovers into 23 points.
- Delaware State transfer Kaseem Watson paced the UTEP men with 18 points, while sophomore KJ Thomas posted a career-best seven assists with no turnovers.
- Both teams continue a season-opening homestand, with the women hosting Nicholls State on Nov. 8 and the men facing Western New Mexico on Friday.