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    WKU
    Western Kentucky HilltoppersWestern KYWKU
    10-6, 2-3 CUSA
    80
    10-6, 2-3 CUSA
    Final
    12T
    Western KY
    WKU
    324880
    UAB
    UAB
    304878
    UAB
    UAB BlazersUABUAB
    12-5, 3-3 CUSA
    78
    12-5, 3-3 CUSA

    Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ UAB Blazers

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    Game Leaders

    WKUUAB
    Points
    Dayvion McKnight
    27
    D. McKnight#20
    10/21 FG, 4/5 FT
    27
    Points
    Jordan Walker
    28
    J. Walker#10
    9/18 FG, 3/6 FT
    28
    Rebounds
    Jamarion Sharp
    8
    J. Sharp#3
    7 DREB, 1 OREB
    8
    Rebounds
    Trey Jemison III
    14
    T. Jemison III#55
    10 DREB, 4 OREB
    14
    Assists
    Dayvion McKnight
    4
    D. McKnight#20
    6 TO, 34 MIN
    4
    Assists
    KJ Buffen
    5
    K. Buffen#5
    1 TO, 33 MIN
    5
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    WKU
    UAB

    47% (28-59)

    Field Goal %

    43% (26-60)

    53% (10-19)

    Three Point %

    35% (8-23)

    74% (14-19)

    Free Throw %

    64% (18-28)

    10

    Turnovers

    14

    30

    Rebounds

    44

    5

    Largest Lead

    7

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Birmingham, AL

    Referee:Barry Mathis

    Referee:Byron Jarrett

    Referee:Kevin Mathis

    McKnight, Allen lead Western Kentucky past UAB 80-78

    — Dayvion McKnight scored 27 points and Dontaie Allen sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 29 seconds remaining as Western Kentucky knocked off UAB 80-78 on Wednesday.
    Jan 12, 2023, 02:04 pm - Data Skrive

    Probabilities & Game Flow

    Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo
    WKU
    100%

    According to ESPN Analytics

    Data is currently unavailable.

    2026-27 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Conference USAConference USACONFGBOVR
    Florida International0-0-2-0
    Kennesaw State0-0-2-0
    Missouri State0-0-2-0
    Western Kentucky0-0-2-1
    Delaware0-0-1-1
    Jacksonville State0-0-1-1
    Liberty0-0-1-1
    Middle Tennessee0-0-1-1
    New Mexico State0-0-1-1
    Sam Houston0-0-1-1
    American ConferenceAmerican ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Charlotte0-0-2-0
    Memphis0-0-2-0
    North Texas0-0-2-0
    Tulsa0-0-2-0
    East Carolina0-0-1-1
    Florida Atlantic0-0-1-1
    Rice0-0-1-1
    South Florida0-0-1-1
    Temple0-0-1-1
    Tulane0-0-1-1
    UAB0-0-1-1
    UTSA0-0-1-1
    Wichita State0-0-1-1
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

    Rice scores 32 points, Arenas adds 30 as No. 21 USC holds off Wichita State 93-86

    Rice scores 32 points, Arenas adds 30 as No. 21 USC holds off Wichita State 93-86

    — Rodney Rice had 32 points and nine assists, Alijah Arenas added 30 points and No. 21 Southern California beat hot-shooting Wichita State 93-86 on Sunday night in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.

    22m

    Thomas scores 20 points as No. 10 Houston dominates inside against California

    Thomas scores 20 points as No. 10 Houston dominates inside against California

    — Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 20 points and had eight assists, Joseph Tugler added 16 points and four blocked shots and No. 10 Houston beat California 86-68 on Sunday night in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.

    21m

    Hawaii wins 71-62 against UT Arlington at Rainbow Classic

    Hawaii wins 71-62 against UT Arlington at Rainbow Classic

    — Zack Davidson had 21 points in Hawaii’s 71-62 victory against UT Arlington on Sunday night at the Rainbow Classic.

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