| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 17 | 34 | 51 |
| WKU | 31 | 52 | 83 |
Bearden leads 7 in double-figures, WKU beats EKU 83-51
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Lamonte Bearden led seven Western Kentucky players in double figures with 16 points, and the Hilltoppers beat Eastern Kentucky 83-51 on Wednesday night.
It was the largest win over in-state foe EKU since Jan. 14, 1967. The Hilltoppers (5-2), who are off to their best start since 2012, had seven players in double figures for the first time since Nov. 24, 2011.
Taveion Hollingsworth made three 3-pointers and scored 14 points, and Jake Ohmer added three 3s and 11 points for Western Kentucky, which was 10 of 18 from 3-point range.
Darius Thompson had 11 points and nine assists for the Hilltoppers, who had a season-high 24 assists on 34 baskets. Bearden added six assists and just two turnovers.
Dedric Boyd led Eastern Kentucky (3-4) with four 3-pointers and 16 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Eades
- Barry Mathis
- Joey Richardson
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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