Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Newman scores 19 in Western Kentucky's 79-69 victory over Eastern Kentucky
Newman also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Hilltoppers (6-3). Don McHenry scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 14, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. Khristian Lander shot 5 for 14, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
The Colonels (3-3) were led by Leland Walker, who recorded 25 points. Devontae Blanton added 22 points and seven rebounds for Eastern Kentucky. In addition, Collin Cooper had nine points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 69 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 69 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Leland Walker made Three Point Jumper. | 69 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:13 | Western Kentucky Turnover. | 66 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:42 | Devontae Blanton made Jumper. | 66 - 79 |
Statistics
 EKU |
 WKU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 26-62 | FG | 28-69 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 41 |
| 6-24 | 3PT | 11-25 |
| 25 | Three Point % | 44 |
| 11-19 | FT | 12-16 |
| 58 | Free Throw % | 75 |
| 42 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 7 | Assists | 17 |
| 5 | Steals | 10 |
| 9 | Blocks | 1 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 21 | Points Off Turnovers | 22 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 20 | Fouls | 17 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Venue: E.A. Diddle Arena
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 3,511 | Capacity:
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 3,511 | Capacity:
2025-26 ASUN Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 2-9 |
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | 1-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-1 | 1 | 8-3 |