EL PASO, Texas -- Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night.
UAB looked to be in control at the break, leading 28-19 but the Miners rallied. They had a 14-4 run, capped by Dominic Artis' 3-pointer followed by a layup, to take a 50-42 lead with 7:26 left in the game.
UAB closed to 58-55 following Hakeem Baxter's 3-pointer with 1:43 remaining. Harris quickly responded with a trey and UTEP held on for its fifth win in the last six games.