UTEP falls short in C-USA tournament

Buy PhotoIt all turned to heartache in the fourth quarter.

Old Dominion, trailing at times by as many as 11 points, rallied in the final quarter to defeat UTEP 80-70 in the opening round of the Women’s Conference USA Tournament at Bartow Arena.

UTEP led 23-21 after the first quarter, 45-40 at the half and 61-55 after three quarters. Sparkle Taylor scored 32 points to lead a gallant UTEP effort.

Old Dominon went on an 11-2 run in the final half of that fateful final quarter to end UTEP’s season at 88-23. Old Dominion, now 17-13, moves on to face Rice in the tournament’s quarterfinals Thursday.