Miners Force Game #3 On Friday

UTEP held off Oregon State, 70-63, thanks to 28 points and 10 rebounds from Stefon Jackson in Game #2 of the CBI Championship Series on Wednesday. The series is now tied 1-1 with the deciding Game #3 on Friday night in El Paso, TX (10:00 PM ET, HDNet).

The Miners (23-13) used a 14-2 run to turn a four point deficit into a lead of 54-46 midway through the second half. Jackson's 28 points broke the CBI single-tournament record for points scored (131). The double-double was the ninth of his career. Teammate Arnett Moultrie added 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Roelan Schaftenaar led Oregon State (17-18) with 17 points and eight rebounds.