Miners lead most of the game, but Liberty Flames heat up, sprint past UTEP in battle for second place in Conference USA.

Richie Saunders had his first career double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds as BYU defeated Kansas State 80-65 in a battle of Big 12 middle-of-the-pack teams Saturday night in Provo, Utah.

NBA All-Star weekend continues Saturday in San Francisco with the skills competition, 3-point contest and Slam Dunk fest.