Bassey scores 21 to lift Western Kentucky over Memphis 75-69
Bassey finishes shy of triple-double as Western Kentucky holds off Memphis
Charles Bassey totals 21 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks as the Hilltoppers beat the Tigers 75-69.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- — Charles Bassey had 21 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocks as Western Kentucky beat Memphis 75-69 on Thursday.
Taveion Hollingsworth had 18 points for WKU (2-0). Carson Williams added 14 points and nine rebounds.
Landers Nolley II had 25 points, with six 3-pointers, for the Tigers (1-1). Boogie Ellis added 14 points and D.J. Jeffries had 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Byron Jarrett
- Kelly Pfeifer
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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