LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Teddy Allen posted 16 points as New Mexico State got past UTEP 77-71 on Saturday night.

Jabari Rice had 15 points for New Mexico State (2-0). Yuat Alok added 13 points. Donnie Tillman had 12 points.

Souley Boum had 21 points for the Miners (1-1). Jamal Bieniemy added 13 points. Keonte Kennedy had 11 points.

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