El Paso, Texas – The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners entered the locker room at the Sun Bowl with a 21‑10 lead over Texas Southern after a solid first half in their home‑opening matchup on Saturday night.
Early balance and a quick tie
The game began evenly, with both teams scoring a touchdown in the opening 15 minutes to leave the score tied at 7‑7. UTEP’s quarterback EJ Colson was efficient, completing six of nine passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns before the break.
Second‑quarter surge
UTEP seized momentum in the second quarter, adding 14 unanswered points. Running back Kam Thomas led the ground attack with 92 rushing yards and a touchdown, while teammate Cash Cheeks contributed 13 yards and his own score. The Miners’ defense limited Texas Southern to just 132 passing yards and 21 points through two quarters.
Looking ahead
After opening the season with a loss to Oklahoma, the Miners are eager to secure their first win. Coach name if available emphasized the importance of maintaining the early lead and finishing strong in the second half.
Fans in the Sun Bowl witnessed a promising start for UTEP, with balanced offensive production and a stout defensive effort. The second half will determine whether the Miners can turn this halftime advantage into a season‑opening victory.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
