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Delaware Downs UTEP in High-Scoring Season Finale, 61-31
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (377+ words) NEWARK, Delaware -- Nick Minicucci threw for 311 yards and accounted for four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing), leading Delaware to a 61-31 win over UTEP on Saturday afternoon at Delaware Stadium. The Fightin" Blue Hens picked up their sixth win of the season (6-6, 4-4 Conference USA) in their first year as an FBS member." The Miners" season ended with a 2-10 mark."UTEP finished 1-7 in its 20th and final year in CUSA. Delaware turned in a stout performance on both sides of the ball, setting season highs in points, total yards (527), tackles for loss (14), and sacks (five). The Miners were playing catch-up after Delaware scored 17 unanswered points in the second quarter to break a 7-7 tie."UTEP made it a one-possession game (31-23) late in the third quarter, but the Hens put the next 10 points on the board, putting the game out of reach in the process....