Akot puts up 16, Western Kentucky knocks off UTSA 74-64
SAN ANTONIO -- — Emmanuel Akot scored 16 points as Western Kentucky beat UTSA 74-64 on Saturday night.
Akot added six rebounds for the Hilltoppers (9-6, 1/3 Conference USA). Dayvion McKnight scored 15 points and added eight rebounds and three steals. Luke Frampton recorded 12 points and finished 2 of 6 from 3-point range and 6 for 6 from the line. The Hilltoppers ended a five-game slide with the victory.
John Buggs III finished with 15 points for the Roadrunners (7-9, 1-4). Josh Farmer added 13 points and six rebounds for UTSA. Japhet Medor also had 12 points.
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Game Information
UTSA Convocation Center
9:00 PM, 7 January 2023
San Antonio, TX
Attendance: 922
- Referees:
- Blake Harris
- Alexander Thompson
- Kelly Sitton
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
| UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
| SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
| North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
| East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
| Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
| UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
| Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
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