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UTEP Uses Strong Second Half to Defeat WSU

EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Keith Frazier had 21 points and eight rebounds and UTEP won for the second time in three games since the sudden retirement of coach Tim Floyd, beating Washington State 76-69 on Saturday night.

Omega Harris scored 18 points and went 8 of 8 on free throws as the Miners (3-6) made 21 of 22 from the line while committing just six turnovers under interim coach Phil Johnson.

Viont'e Daniels led Washington State with 18 points, all of them on 6-of-12 shooting from 3-point range, as the Cougars (6-3) lost their third straight since a 6-0 start.