Western Kentucky 65, at Middle Tennessee 60

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — In a grinding, defensive-minded Conference USA clash defined by missed opportunities at the free throw line, Western Kentucky weathered a furious second-half rally from Middle Tennessee to secure a 65-60 victory on Saturday afternoon at Murphy Athletics Center. The Hilltoppers, who led by as many as 15 points in the first half and took a 30-23 advantage into the break, saw their lead nearly evaporate completely after halftime. The Blue Raiders, propelled by a 19-8 run over a seven-minute span, clawed to within a single possession on multiple occasions in the final minutes. However, Middle Tennessee’s… Read more...