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Recap - Western Kentucky Defeats Alabama State 79-74

Jairus Hamilton scored 21 points leading Western Kentucky to a 79-74 victory over Alabama State at E.A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday.

Western Kentucky got 19 points from Dayvion McKnight and another 12 points from Josh Anderson. Dayvion McKnight contributed 6 assists, while Jamarion Sharp cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Alabama State got 23 points from Trace Young in a losing cause and another 16 points from Juan Reyna. Kenny Strawbridge contributed 5 assists for them, while Trace Young had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Alabama State were victorious, as the score was 36-32 at the break.

Alabama State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-31.

Western Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Minnesota. Alabama State will aim to get back on the winning track at Vanderbilt.