Julian Washburn scored 20 points to lead four UTEP players in double figures as the Miners finished off East Carolina, 77-68, to christen the Conference USA Championship on Wednesday in the Don Haskins Center.
The fifth seed Miners (23-9) advance to take on fourth seed Southern Miss (26-5) in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now by calling 747-5234.
A key for UTEP on Wednesday was containing the Pirates’ explosive Akeem Richmond, who put 36 points on the board against UTSA the night before. Richmond finished with 14 points, many coming long after the game had been decided.
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