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UTEP beats Texas Southern 89-70

Nov 14, 2009 - 5:21 AM EL PASO, Texas(AP) -- Randy Culpepper scored 22 points and Jeremy Williams added 18 to lead UTEP past Texas Southern 89-70 Friday night.

Culpepper was 8 for 18 from the field and 4 for 9 from the free-throw line. Williams hit 8 of 11 from the field and 2 of 4 from the line. He had seven rebounds.

In all, the Miners (1-0) had five players in double digits for scoring. Arnett Moultrie had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Julyan Stone and Christian Polk had 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Whitworth Treasure led the Tigers (0-1) with a game-high 27 points. He landed 7 of 14 from the field and 4 of 9 from the line.

Dandre Hill and Travele Jones scored 16 and 12 points, respectively.