Loading the game…
⌘K
UTEP beat Middle Tennessee 83–80 at home on Jan 8, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  MTSU | 44 | 29 | 7 | 80 |
  UTEP | 37 | 36 | 10 | 83 |
Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersUTEP Miners| MTSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Oglesby | 39 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 2-7 |
| Kamari Lands | 37 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3-10 | 2-5 |
| Chris Loofe | 27 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 6-6 | 1-1 |
| Jahvin Carter | 27 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2-10 | 0-3 |
| Torey Alston | 20 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Sean Smith | 30 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 5-7 | 1-2 |
| Tre Green | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-5 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| James Dent Jr. | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Jarred Hall | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 80 | 28 | 14 | 28-59 | 9-25 |
| UTEP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaseem Watson | 43 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 7-15 | 5-8 |
| Jamal West Jr. | 43 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 6-15 | 0-1 |
| KJ Thomas | 41 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3-6 | 1-2 |
| Elijah Jones | 36 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 8-12 | 2-3 |
| Cassius Brooks | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| LA Hayes | 30 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1-6 | 0-3 |
| Mouhamed Mbaye | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| C.J. Smith | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Jordan Hernandez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bobby Montgomery Jr. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 83 | 37 | 13 | 25-58 | 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).
MTSU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · UTEP defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
UTEP offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · MTSU defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MTSUUTEPExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
MTSUUTEPNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
Elijah Jones's full breakdown holds the game-by-game chart, hit-rate splits and filters, the what-if line and market curve, every book and the line history, closing lines, the projected range, teammates and matchup tools. Checking your player views…
Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lands | 29.2 | 12.9 | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Torey Alston | 27.9 | 11.9 | 8.0 | 1.3 |
| Jahvin Carter | 27.8 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Alec Oglesby | 24.4 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Sean Smith | 23.8 | 9.5 | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| Chris Loofe | 22.7 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
| Tre Green | 20.5 | 7.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 14.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal West Jr. | 29.8 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Caleb Blackwell | 28.0 | 9.3 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Kaseem Watson | 27.2 | 11.2 | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| KJ Thomas | 27.0 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Elijah Jones | 25.6 | 13.4 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Tyreese Watson | 24.8 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Trey Horton III | 20.0 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Cassius Brooks | 17.2 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
MTSU offenseper gameUTEP 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.
MTSUForAgainst46% of MTSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
UTEPForAgainst47% of UTEP'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.
MTSU 7series3 UTEP| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | UTEP 67 | MTSU 77 | MTSU+10 | +10 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | MTSU 80 | UTEP 83 | UTEP+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | MTSU 76 | UTEP 75 | MTSU+1 | +1 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | UTEP 68 | MTSU 71 | MTSU+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 | UTEP 90 | MTSU 96 | MTSU+6 | +6 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | MTSU 59 | UTEP 73 | UTEP+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2023 | MTSU 65 | UTEP 77 | UTEP+12 | +12 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | UTEP 72 | MTSU 84 | MTSU+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2022 | UTEP 59 | MTSU 66 | MTSU+7 | +7 |
| Feb 21, 2022 | UTEP 59 | MTSU 77 | MTSU+18 | +18 |
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.
