HADLEY, Ky. (Interstat) — Western Kentucky dominated UTEP 97-65 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers led 49-39 at halftime and maintained control throughout, fueled by efficient shooting and a balanced offensive attack.

Teagan Moore led Western Kentucky with 24 points. Grant Newell added 25 points and LJ Hackman scored 21. For the Miners, Jamal West finished with 22 points.

Western Kentucky shot 59.3% from the field and made 24 of 28 free throws. UTEP struggled offensively, shooting 35.8% overall. The Hilltoppers improved to 18-11 overall, while the Miners fell to 10-19. Attendance was 4,547.