Counter scores 21 and Middle Tennessee secures 71-68 win over UTEP

Jlynn Counter had 21 points in Middle Tennessee's 71-68 win against UTEP on Saturday. Counter went 8 of 19 from the field (5 for 11 from 3-point range) for the Blue Raiders (15-7, 6-3 Conference USA). Essam Mostafa scored 17 points while going 6 of 10 and 5 of 12 from the free-throw line and added 11 rebounds and three blocks.