North Texas beats UTEP 80-72 in OT for eighth straight win

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Tylor Perry scored 20 points and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime to rally North Texas to an 80-72 victory over UTEP on Saturday night, upping its win streak to eight.

Perry hit four 3-pointers and 8 of 9 free throws for the Mean Green (23-5, 14-3 Conference USA). Kai Huntsberry shot 7 for 11, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc, and scored 19. Rubin Jones had 11 points.

The Miners (12-15, 5-11) were led by Tae Hardy with 18 points. Shamar Givance added 16 points, while Ze'Rik Onyema scored 14.

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Both teams next play Thursday. North Texas visits Charlotte, while UTEP visits Florida International.

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