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Missouri State beat UTEP 79–55 at home on Jan 2, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  UTEP | 23 | 32 | 55 |
  MOST | 49 | 30 | 79 |
UTEP MinersMissouri State Bears| UTEP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Thomas | 35 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Jamal West Jr. | 29 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Kaseem Watson | 29 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-2 |
| Elijah Jones | 28 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-5 |
| Cassius Brooks | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Trey Horton III | 27 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| C.J. Smith | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Mouhamed Mbaye | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| LA Hayes | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Bobby Montgomery Jr. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jordan Hernandez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 55 | 22 | 8 | 19-48 | 4-15 |
| MOST | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Williams | 39 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 4-11 | 3-7 |
| Zaxton King | 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-3 |
| Keith Palek III | 30 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5-11 | 0-3 |
| Trey Williams Jr. | 27 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 5-7 | 4-5 |
| Michael Osei-Bonsu | 23 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Antwan Burnett | 21 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4-4 | 1-1 |
| Darrion Sutton | 14 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Melakih Cunningham | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cameron Boone | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Logan Epes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tyrique Brooks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 79 | 28 | 16 | 26-49 | 8-19 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
UTEP offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · MOST defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
MOST offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · UTEP defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
UTEPMOSTExpected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
UTEPMOSTNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal West Jr. | 29.9 | 12.0 | 6.7 | 0.9 |
| Caleb Blackwell | 28.0 | 9.3 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Kaseem Watson | 26.1 | 9.9 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| KJ Thomas | 25.6 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Elijah Jones | 25.3 | 14.1 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
| Tyreese Watson | 24.8 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Trey Horton III | 17.9 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Cassius Brooks | 16.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaxton King | 34.9 | 10.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Kobi Williams | 32.1 | 10.4 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Trey Williams Jr. | 31.4 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Keith Palek III | 31.0 | 17.1 | 7.0 | 2.8 |
| Michael Osei-Bonsu | 25.4 | 13.8 | 6.6 | 1.6 |
| Darrion Sutton | 18.6 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Cameron Boone | 12.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Logan Epes | 11.9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
UTEP offenseper gameMOST defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
UTEPForAgainst47% of UTEP's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
MOSTForAgainst43% of MOST's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
UTEP 0series2 MOST| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | MOST 62 | UTEP 57 | MOST+5 | +5 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | UTEP 55 | MOST 79 | MOST+24 | +24 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
