ncaab Game Recap
Conference USA Tournament - UAB Blazers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Recap - Western Kentucky Wins 64-60
Western Kentucky grabbed a 64-60 win over UAB on Friday, behind a 22-point effort from Charles Bassey at Ford Center at The Star.
Western Kentucky won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.
Western Kentucky got 13 points from Dayvion McKnight and another 9 points from Luke Frampton. Dayvion McKnight contributed 9 assists, while Charles Bassey cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
UAB got 16 points from Michael Ertel in a losing cause and another 15 points from Quan Jackson. Tyreek Scott-Grayson contributed 4 assists for them, while Trey Jemison had 6 rebounds.
Western Kentucky was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Kentucky had a 28-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.