Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

17-15 - 7th in CUSA
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Brewer, Jones lead Florida International over Western Kentucky 64-61 in Conference USA Tournament Brewer, Jones lead Florida International over Western Kentucky 64-61 in Conference USA Tournament

— Jayden Brewer led Florida International with 17 points and Asim Jones sealed the victory with a free throw with 49 seconds left as the Panthers defeated Western Kentucky 64-61 on Tuesday in a Conference USA Tournament opener.

Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67 Don McHenry scores 20, Western Kentucky takes down Florida International 76-67

— Don McHenry had 20 points in Western Kentucky's 76-67 victory over Florida International on Thursday night.

Filipovity's 16 lead New Mexico State over Western Kentucky 65-47 Filipovity's 16 lead New Mexico State over Western Kentucky 65-47

— Peter Filipovity scored 16 points as New Mexico State beat Western Kentucky 65-47 on Saturday.

Western Kentucky defeats UTEP 80-73 Western Kentucky defeats UTEP 80-73

— Tyrone Marshall's 16 points helped Western Kentucky defeat UTEP 80-73 on Thursday night.

Bayless hits game-winning layup, scores 27 points to lead Western Kentucky over Louisiana Tech 64-63 Bayless hits game-winning layup, scores 27 points to lead Western Kentucky over Louisiana Tech 64-63

— Braxton Bayless led Western Kentucky with 27 points, including the game-winning layup, and the Hilltoppers took down Louisiana Tech 64-63 on Saturday night.

Sam Houston wins 78-62 over Western Kentucky Sam Houston wins 78-62 over Western Kentucky

— Lamar Wilkerson's 14 points helped Sam Houston defeat Western Kentucky 78-62 on Thursday night.

Mostafa's 21 points, 16 rebounds lead Middle Tennessee over Western Kentucky 87-77 Mostafa's 21 points, 16 rebounds lead Middle Tennessee over Western Kentucky 87-77

— Essam Mostafa scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Middle Tennessee beat Western Kentucky 87-77 on Saturday night.

CUSA Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Liberty 75.9 - 7 28
Middle Tennessee 76.7 5.5 12 22
Jacksonville Stat.. 73.7 5.5 13 23
Kennesaw State 76.5 8 14 19
New Mexico State 69.7 9.5 15 17
Louisiana Tech 73.9 6.5 12 20
Western Kentucky 74.8 9.5 15 17
UTEP 72.5 9 15 18
Sam Houston 75.3 13.5 19 13
Florida Internati.. 69.2 17 23 10
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Don McHenry
  • Assists Per Game

    Braxton Bayless
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Don McHenry

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Tyrone Marshall Jr.
  • Steals Per Game

    Don McHenry
  • Blocks Per Game

    Leeroy Odiahi