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.

Johni Broome’s 20 points, 12 rebounds helps top-ranked Auburn beat No. 23 Ole Miss 92-82

Johni Broome had 20 points and 12 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 13 games with a 92-82 win over No. 23 Mississippi on Saturday. Chad Baker-Mazara scored 18 points, Denver Jones added 16 and Miles Kelly 15 as the Tigers shot 14 for 28 from 3-point distance and 18 for 23 from the line — including six straight in the final minute to remain unbeaten in the Southeastern Conference.