BOWLING GREEN, KY. (AP) — Brandon Newman scored 19 points as Western Kentucky beat Eastern Kentucky 79-69 on Sunday night.
Newman also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Hilltoppers (6-3). Don McHenry scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 14, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. Khristian Lander shot 5 for 14, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
The Colonels (3-3) were led by Leland Walker, who recorded 25 points. Devontae Blanton added 22 points and seven rebounds for Eastern Kentucky. In addition, Collin Cooper had nine points.
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Western Kentucky plays Buffalo on the road on Saturday, and Eastern Kentucky visits UNC Greensboro on Thursday.
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