Eastern Kentucky Colonels @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
EKU | 43 | 26 | 69 |
WKU | 36 | 43 | 79 |
Newman scores 19 in Western Kentucky's 79-69 victory over Eastern Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, KY. -- — Brandon Newman scored 19 points as Western Kentucky beat Eastern Kentucky 79-69 on Sunday night.
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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Western Kentucky plays Buffalo on the road on Saturday, and Eastern Kentucky visits UNC Greensboro on Thursday.
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Game Information
Bowling Green, KY
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Chris Merlo
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 10-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Central Arkansas | 8-2 | 1.5 | 13-10 |
| Lipscomb | 8-3 | 2 | 15-9 |
| Queens University | 8-3 | 2 | 13-11 |
| Bellarmine | 5-6 | 5 | 10-13 |
| West Georgia | 4-7 | 6 | 10-13 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 4-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Jacksonville | 4-7 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Stetson | 4-7 | 6 | 8-16 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 4-7 | 6 | 8-16 |
| North Florida | 4-7 | 6 | 6-18 |
| North Alabama | 2-8 | 7.5 | 7-14 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 11-0 | - | 19-3 |
| Sam Houston | 8-4 | 3.5 | 16-7 |
| Missouri State | 7-4 | 4 | 13-9 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-5 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-6 | 6 | 12-10 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-6 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-7 | 6.5 | 12-11 |
| Florida International | 4-7 | 7 | 11-11 |
| New Mexico State | 4-8 | 7.5 | 11-11 |
| UTEP | 4-8 | 7.5 | 8-15 |
| Delaware | 2-9 | 9 | 6-16 |
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