NCAAB · Final

Western Kentucky Tops UTEP in NCAAB Clash

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Don Haskins Center

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 68, UTEP Miners 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs UTEP Miners?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat UTEP Miners 68-56 at Don Haskins Center on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs UTEP Miners?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the Don Haskins Center, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the UTEP Miners with a final score of 68-56. This victory marks another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the two teams, with Western Kentucky extending its head-to-head record against UTEP to 2-0 for the current season. The Hilltoppers had previously triumphed over the Miners earlier in the season, winning 78-74 in their last meeting on January 31, 2025, and 80-73 on February 28, 2025.

Entering the game, UTEP had a home record of 5-11 and was struggling with a recent form of 2 wins and 8 losses in their last ten games, averaging 66.3 points scored while allowing 73.8. Their last game was a win against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, where they scored 83 points, but they had faced a series of defeats prior to that. The Miners had a home record of 2-2 in their last five games, with an average of 68.2 points scored and 75.2 allowed.

On the other hand, Western Kentucky came into the game with a better away record of 10-6, although they had lost their previous game against New Mexico State Aggies. Their recent form showed a record of 5 wins and 5 losses over the last ten games, with an average of 78.9 points scored and 77.4 allowed. They had been more successful at home, boasting a home record of 5-2, but struggled in away games with an away record of 0-3.

The game was closely contested in the first half, but Western Kentucky pulled away in the second half. Key plays included Jamal West Jr. making crucial free throws to extend the lead, and Armelo Boone contributing with a tip-in dunk. Teagan Moore also made significant contributions with a jumper and free throw, helping to solidify the Hilltoppers' lead. The scoring plays highlighted a strong offensive performance from Western Kentucky, especially in the latter stages of the game.

In terms of betting, DraftKings had set the odds with Western Kentucky favored by 3.5 points, indicating expectations of a competitive match. The over/under was set at 144.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring potential of both teams.

The conditions at the Don Haskins Center were typical for a college basketball game, with fans eager to support their teams. The atmosphere was charged as both sides battled for momentum.

Overall, viewers were treated to a solid performance from Western Kentucky, showcasing their ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain composure under pressure. The loss for UTEP further highlighted their struggles this season, particularly in maintaining consistent scoring and defensive efforts.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WKU -3.5	144.5 o -110 / u -110	Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -175 · UTEP Miners +145

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Leaders

PointsJamal West Jr.15UTEP Miners
AssistsKJ Thomas6UTEP Miners
ReboundsKaseem Watson8UTEP Miners
PointsTeagan Moore19Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
AssistsTeagan Moore2Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
ReboundsArmelo Boone14Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Recent form

UTEP Miners

Last 10: 2-8Streak W166.3 scored · 73.8 allowed per game2-2 at home

W83-80vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersJan 9
L64-76at Florida International PanthersJan 4
L55-79at Missouri State BearsJan 3
L63-75at Louisiana Tech BulldogsDec 30
W76-66vs North Dakota State BisonDec 23
L71-72vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 22
L61-66at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsDec 14
L68-75at Seattle U RedhawksDec 8
L59-75at UAB BlazersNov 25
L63-74vs William & Mary TribeNov 24

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L178.9 scored · 77.4 allowed per game0-3 away

L64-80at New Mexico State AggiesJan 9
W66-61vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsJan 4
W102-91vs Sam Houston BearkatsJan 2
L67-78at Jacksonville State GamecocksDec 30
L81-82vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 20
W102-59vs Campbellsville TigersDec 16
L61-77at Marshall Thundering HerdDec 11
W80-79vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 6
W75-70vs Wichita State ShockersNov 29
L91-97vs South Florida BullsNov 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Liberty	26-8	-	17-3
Sam Houston	22-12	4	13-7
Louisiana Tech	20-14	6	11-9
Western Kentucky	18-14	6	11-9
Middle Tennessee	17-15	6	11-9
Kennesaw State	21-14	7	10-10
Jacksonville State	15-17	7	10-10
New Mexico State	16-16	9	8-12
Missouri State	16-18	9	8-12
Florida International	15-17	9	8-12
UTEP	11-20	8	7-13
Delaware	10-21	11	6-14
Utah State	29-7	-	15-5
San Diego State	22-11	1	14-6
New Mexico	26-11	2	13-7
Grand Canyon	20-12	2	13-7
Nevada	24-13	3	12-8
Boise State	20-12	3	12-8
Colorado State	21-13	4	11-9
UNLV	18-17	4	11-9
Wyoming	18-15	6	9-11
Fresno State	13-19	8	7-13
San José State	9-24	12	3-17
Air Force	3-29	15	0-20

Box score

Stat	Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	UTEP Miners
Field goals	25-64	17-53
Field goal %	39	32
Three-pointers	5-19	5-22
Three-point %	26	23
Free throws	13-22	17-22
Free throw %	59	77
Rebounds	44	37
Offensive rebounds	17	10
Defensive rebounds	27	27
Assists	11	9
Steals	13	6
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	10	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	3
Fast-break points	11	6
Points in the paint	34	18
Fouls	15	17
Largest lead	12	5
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	45	43

How the scoring went

1st Half29-31LA Hayes makes driving layup
1st Half29-33Jamal West Jr. makes 8-foot jumper
1st Half31-33Ryan Myers makes 14-foot floating jump shot
1st Half31-35Caleb Blackwell makes 17-foot jumper (KJ Thomas assists)
2nd Half34-35Armelo Boone makes 23-foot three point jumper (Terrion Murdix assists)
2nd Half34-37Jamal West Jr. makes 4-foot dunk (KJ Thomas assists)
2nd Half34-39Jamal West Jr. makes 15-foot jumper (Elijah Jones assists)
2nd Half36-39Terrion Murdix makes layup
2nd Half36-40Jamal West Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-41Jamal West Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-41Blaise Keita makes layup (LJ Hackman assists)
2nd Half39-41Blaise Keita makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half42-41Teagan Moore makes 23-foot three point jumper (Grant Newell assists)
2nd Half42-43Kaseem Watson makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half43-43Noah Boyde makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-43Grant Newell makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half46-45LA Hayes makes layup
2nd Half47-45Teagan Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-45Teagan Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-45Terrion Murdix makes layup
2nd Half51-45Blaise Keita makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-47Jamal West Jr. makes 5-foot dunk (KJ Thomas assists)
2nd Half51-48Elijah Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-49Elijah Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-51Elijah Jones makes layup
2nd Half53-51Teagan Moore makes driving layup
2nd Half56-51Teagan Moore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Grant Newell assists)
2nd Half56-52LA Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-53LA Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-53Grant Newell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-54KJ Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-54Noah Boyde makes layup
2nd Half59-55Jamal West Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-56Jamal West Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-56Armelo Boone makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half63-56Teagan Moore makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half64-56Teagan Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-56Grant Newell makes 7-foot dunk (Teagan Moore assists)
2nd Half67-56Armelo Boone makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-56Armelo Boone makes free throw 2 of 2