Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Final
52 - 69
52 - 69
Weston leads Middle Tennessee over Western Kentucky 69-52
Eli Lawrence had 15 points for Middle Tennessee (22-7, 13-3 Conference USA). DeAndre Dishman added 10 points and seven rebounds. Josh Jefferson had 10 points.
Dayvion McKnight had 13 points for the Hilltoppers (17-12, 9-7), whose seven-game winning streak ended. Josh Anderson added 11 points and six rebounds. Camron Justice had 10 points, six rebounds and five steals. Jamarion Sharp had 8 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks.
The Blue Raiders improved to 2-0 against the Hilltoppers this season. Middle Tennessee defeated Western Kentucky 93-85 on Jan. 29.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 52 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 52 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Eli Lawrence made Dunk. | 52 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:31 | Donovan Sims Defensive Rebound. | 52 - 67 |
| 2nd 0:34 | Josh Anderson missed Three Point Jumper. | 52 - 67 |
Statistics
WKU |
MTSU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19-61 | FG | 27-69 |
| 31 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 6-20 | 3PT | 10-36 |
| 30 | Three Point % | 28 |
| 8-11 | FT | 5-7 |
| 73 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 31 |
| 9 | Assists | 20 |
| 7 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 10 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 9 | Fouls | 10 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 17 |
Game Information
Venue: Murphy Center
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Attendance: 6,192 | Capacity:
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Attendance: 6,192 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 16-2 | - | 24-5 |
| Sam Houston | 13-5 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-7 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 6 | 18-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 9-9 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 9-9 | 7 | 14-15 |
| Florida International | 7-11 | 9 | 14-15 |
| Missouri State | 7-11 | 9 | 13-16 |
| New Mexico State | 6-12 | 10 | 13-15 |
| UTEP | 6-12 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Delaware | 5-13 | 11 | 9-20 |


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