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UTEP and NMSU Basketball Teams Achieve Home Victories After Road Struggles

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The UTEP Miners and NMSU Aggies both secured important home victories on Thursday, recovering from recent road losses. UTEP faced Middle Tennessee, overcoming a tie at 73-73 to win 83-80 in overtime, ending a three-game losing streak. Kaseem Watson and Elijah Jones were key players, scoring 23 and 20 points respectively. Meanwhile, NMSU dominated Western Kentucky with a strong first-half lead, ultimately winning 80-64, with Jemel Jones leading the Aggies with 24 points. Both teams are set to host their next games on Saturday, with UTEP playing Western Kentucky at 2 p.m. and NMSU facing Middle Tennessee at 6 p.m.

Key Details: • UTEP defeated Middle Tennessee 83-80 in overtime. • Kaseem Watson scored 23 points for UTEP. • NMSU won against Western Kentucky 80-64, remaining unbeaten at home. • Jemel Jones led NMSU with 24 points. • Next games: UTEP vs. Western Kentucky at 2 p.m. and NMSU vs. Middle Tennessee at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

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