UTEP 65, at Western Kentucky 97

HADLEY, Ky. (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive efficiency and defensive pressure, Western Kentucky delivered a commanding performance Saturday, overwhelming UTEP 97-65 in a Conference USA men’s basketball matchup at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers, improving to 18-11 overall, showcased a potent offensive attack from the opening tip, shooting a blistering 59.3% from the field and 85.7% from the free-throw line. UTEP, which fell to 10-19, struggled to match that firepower, connecting on just 35.8% of its field goal attempts and 65.5% from the line. The most important part of the game was Western Kentucky’s decisive first-half surge,… Read more...