Ford led the way with a game-high 23 points, while Westbrook finished with 17 as the Red Wolves (4-4) remained undefeated at home on the season. Ford went 8-of-17 from the field including five, 3-pointers, while Westbrook was 6-of-8 from the field and 4-of-7 from the foul line.
For the night, Arkansas State shot 49.2 percent (49-of-59) from the field, while holding the Miners (5-2) to just 42.9 percent (27-of-63). The Red Wolves also made 8, 3-pointers and forced UTEP into 19 turnovers that turned into 17 points on the offensive end for A-State. UTEP won the battle on the boards 43-27.