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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – No. 8 UTEP (18-14, 7-11 CUSA) advances to the quarterfinal round, taking down No. 9 Sam Houston (13-19, 6-12 CUSA) 79-65 in the first round of the 2025 CUSA Championship Tuesday evening at Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center.
 
The Miners used a balance attack with four finishing in double figures led by Corey Camper Jr. with 18 points and four made three-pointers. Kevin Kalu made his presence known down low as he collected 15 points and 15 rebounds (eight on the offensive end). The Miners held the Bearkats to 0-9 from deep in the second half and 2-19 on the game.
 
UTEP is set to face off with top-seeded Liberty on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. CT on ESPN+.