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Western Kentucky beat UTEP 97–65 at home on Feb 28, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  UTEP | 39 | 26 | 65 |
  WKU | 49 | 48 | 97 |
UTEP MinersWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers| UTEP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal West Jr. | 37 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 7-11 | 2-3 |
| Kaseem Watson | 35 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 5-18 | 3-9 |
| Caleb Blackwell | 30 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 5-9 | 2-6 |
| KJ Thomas | 26 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Elijah Jones | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Trey Horton III | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Mouhamed Mbaye | 12 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| LA Hayes | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Cassius Brooks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bobby Montgomery Jr. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| C.J. Smith | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Hernandez | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 65 | 26 | 10 | 19-53 | 8-28 |
| WKU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teagan Moore | 34 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 8-10 | 1-1 |
| Grant Newell | 29 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 8-13 | 4-8 |
| LJ Hackman | 29 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 7-11 | 0-2 |
| Terrion Murdix | 27 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Blaise Keita | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Ryan Myers | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 5-12 | 3-7 |
| Armelo Boone | 21 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Noah Boyde | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cam Haffner | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Leeroy Odiahi | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cade Stinnett | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jack Edelen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 97 | 35 | 21 | 32-54 | 9-20 |
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 (1 by a clear margin) · WKU defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
WKU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 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.
UTEPWKUExpected pace: about 68 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
UTEPWKUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaseem Watson | 36.2 | 14.6 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Jamal West Jr. | 33.0 | 14.2 | 6.5 | 1.8 |
| Caleb Blackwell | 32.3 | 11.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| KJ Thomas | 32.1 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Elijah Jones | 31.3 | 14.3 | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Cassius Brooks | 13.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Trey Horton III | 12.4 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| LA Hayes | 11.9 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teagan Moore | 29.5 | 19.0 | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| Grant Newell | 27.9 | 12.9 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Armelo Boone | 25.8 | 9.2 | 6.5 | 2.1 |
| Terrion Murdix | 25.0 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Ryan Myers | 24.5 | 12.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| LJ Hackman | 22.3 | 9.5 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Kade Unseld | 14.8 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Blaise Keita | 14.3 | 3.3 | 5.4 | 0.4 |
UTEP offenseper gameWKU 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.
WKUForAgainst47% of WKU'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 1series9 WKU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | UTEP 65 | WKU 97 | WKU+32 | +32 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | WKU 68 | UTEP 56 | WKU+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | WKU 80 | UTEP 73 | WKU+7 | +7 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | UTEP 74 | WKU 78 | WKU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2024 | UTEP 71 | WKU 78 | WKU+7 | +7 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | UTEP 80 | WKU 90 | WKU+10 | +10 |
| Jan 20, 2024 | WKU 87 | UTEP 93 | UTEP+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2023 | UTEP 67 | WKU 73 | WKU+6 | +6 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | WKU 73 | UTEP 68 | WKU+5 | +5 |
| Feb 4, 2023 | UTEP 69 | WKU 74 | WKU+5 | +5 |
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.
