Williams leads UTEP past Louisiana Tech 82-74
EL PASO, Texas -- — Bryson Williams had 28 points as UTEP defeated Louisiana Tech 82-74 on Friday night.
Souley Boum added 24 points for the Miners. Boum also had 11 rebounds.
Keonte Kennedy had 13 points and six assists for UTEP (7-6, 3-4 Conference USA). Jamal Bieniemy added seven rebounds and six assists.
Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored a season-high 20 points and had 13 rebounds for the Bulldogs (11-5, 4-3). JaColby Pemberton added 15 points and seven rebounds. Amorie Archibald had 11 points and six rebounds.
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2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 10-2 | - | 17-5 |
| Old Dominion | 10-4 | 1 | 14-6 |
| Marshall | 7-5 | 3 | 13-6 |
| Florida Atlantic | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Charlotte | 5-9 | 6 | 9-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-11 | 8 | 5-15 |
| Florida International | 2-15 | 10.5 | 9-17 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | - | 19-6 |
| North Texas | 9-3 | 1 | 13-7 |
| UAB | 11-5 | 1 | 19-6 |
| UTSA | 9-7 | 3 | 13-10 |
| UTEP | 8-8 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Rice | 6-10 | 6 | 12-12 |
| Southern Miss | 4-13 | 8.5 | 8-16 |