Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ UTEP Miners
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WKU | 34 | 39 | 73 |
UTEP | 27 | 41 | 68 |
McKnight scores 24, leads Western Kentucky over UTEP 73-68
EL PASO, Texas -- — Dayvion McKnight had 24 points to lead Western Kentucky to a 73-68 victory over UTEP on Thursday night.
McKnight added seven rebounds for the Hilltoppers (16-14, 8-11 Conference USA). Jordan Rawls scored 15 on 5-of-8 shooting and Jamarion Sharp had 10 points.
Tae Hardy led the Miners (13-17, 6-13) with 17 points. Calvin Solomon added 16 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Shamar Givance pitched in with 15 points, six assists and two steals.
McKnight scored 10 points to lead Western Kentucky to a 34-27 lead at halftime.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Western Kentucky visits North Texas, while UTEP hosts Middle Tennessee.
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Game Information
El Paso, TX
Referee:Darron George
Referee:Rodrick Dixon
Referee:Ross Cullins
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-2 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 4-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Sam Houston | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| New Mexico State | 3-4 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Florida International | 2-5 | 5 | 9-9 |
| UTEP | 2-5 | 5 | 6-12 |
| Delaware | 1-6 | 6 | 5-13 |
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