Charlotte 49ers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
63 - 80
63 - 80
W. Kentucky uses a pair of runs to put down Charlotte
Hollingsworth made all 13 of his foul-shot attempts.
The 49ers led 39-38 at intermission and the game stayed close until Western Kentucky went on a 10-1 run and led 59-50 on Jared Savage's three-point play. Luka Vasic made a layup to reduce the deficit to 60-55, but a 16-4 Hilltoppers run put it away.
Savage scored a season-high 20 points and had three blocks for Western Kentucky (12-6, 5-1 Conference USA), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Carson Williams added 15 points.
Jahmir Young had 14 points for the 49ers (10-6, 4-1), whose four-game win streak was broken. Jordan Shepherd added 11 points.
W. Kentucky takes on Marshall on the road on Wednesday. Charlotte plays Old Dominion on the road on Monday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 63 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 63 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Anzac Rissetto made Layup. Assisted by Brandon Younger. | 63 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Cooper Robb Steal. | 61 - 80 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Patrick Murphy Turnover. | 61 - 80 |
Statistics
 CLT |
 WKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 24-57 | FG | 23-44 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 5-17 | 3PT | 7-18 |
| 29 | Three Point % | 39 |
| 10-13 | FT | 27-31 |
| 77 | Free Throw % | 87 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 11 | Assists | 13 |
| 11 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 22 | Fouls | 13 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 19 |
Game Information
Venue: E.A. Diddle Arena
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 4,677 | Capacity:
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 4,677 | Capacity:
2025-26 American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |