MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Michael Perez scored 15 points, Jacques Streeter added 14 points and Texas-El Paso used a second-half rally to defeat Memphis 60-58 Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers' Will Barton clanked a 3-pointer off the rim as time expired, which gave the Miners (13-13, 6-6 Conference USA) their third consecutive win. UTEP had trailed 51-44 with 6:25 left, but used a 13-4 rally to overtake Memphis with 1:19 left.
The Miners never relinquished the lead. Streeter finished the day shooting 4 of 5 from the field, including both of his shots from outside the arc.
Tarik Black led Memphis (19-8, 9-3) with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
UTEP shot 44.2 percent (19 of 43), while Memphis was 37.5 percent (18 of 48) from the floor.
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