EL PASO, Texas -- Matt Willms and Omega Harris made four free throws in the final seconds as UTEP upset Middle Tennessee 57-54 on Saturday night to put the lone blemish on the Blue Raiders' Conference USA record.
The Miners, trailing 26-16 at the break, dominated the second half 41-27, taking their first lead, 51-50, when Harris hit a jumper with 2:27 left in the game. JaCorey Williams quickly answered with a jump shot and then Paul Thomas responded with a layup as UTEP retook the lead. Williams made two free throws to go ahead again.