The UTEP Miners (12-10,7-8) wrapped up a weekend sweep of the Charlotte University 49ers with a 77-62 victory Sunday afternoon versus The University of Charlotte of North Carolina 49ers (11-10,7-9) with once again consistent offense and defense. In the game Saturday, the Miners blew out the 49ers 70-47.
In game one, The Miners started off strong inside the glass, jumping out to a 9-5 lead from scores from junior guard Souley Boum and senior center Bryson Williams.
Redshirt sophomore guard Keonte Kennedy hit a shot with a foul to increase the lead to 16-13. Right after that score, junior forward Efe Odigie scored on a turnover and put the Miners up 18-13.