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Moore's 19 points lead WKU past UTEP
11 Jan
Summary
- Teagan Moore scored 19 points off the bench for Western Kentucky.
- Western Kentucky defeated UTEP with a final score of 68-56.
- The Hilltoppers outscored UTEP by 16 points in the second half.
Teagan Moore delivered a stellar 19-point performance from the bench to guide Western Kentucky to a 68-56 victory against UTEP on Saturday. The Hilltoppers, now 10-6 on the season and 3-2 in Conference USA, trailed at halftime but mounted a significant comeback.
Moore was instrumental in Western Kentucky's second-half surge, scoring 13 of her points after the break. The team's defense also stepped up, with Terrion Murdix contributing four steals. UTEP, falling to 5-11 overall and 1-4 in conference play, was led by Jamal West's 15 points and six rebounds.
LA Hayes added 13 points and seven rebounds for the Miners, while Elijah Jones chipped in with nine points and three blocks. Western Kentucky's ability to outscore UTEP by 16 points in the second half sealed the conference road win.
