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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Recap - Middle Tennessee Wins 65-60
Middle Tennessee got 19 points from Teafale Lenard Jr en route to a 65-60 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday at Murphy Athletic Center.
Even though Middle Tennessee won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -5.0).
Middle Tennessee got 13 points from Eli Lawrence and another 8 points from Deandre Dishman. Eli Lawrence contributed 4 assists, while Eli Lawrence cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got a 14-point performance from Emmanuel Akot, who was supported by 12 points from Dayvion McKnight. Dayvion McKnight had 6 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Jamarion Sharp grabbed 8 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Middle Tennessee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-32.
Middle Tennessee heads into a battle against UTSA. Western Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Texas.