ncaab Game Recap
UAB Blazers vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Wrap - UAB Wins 68-65
UAB grabbed a 68-65 win over Western Kentucky on Thursday, behind a 21-point effort from Jordan Walker at E.A. Diddle Arena.
UAB earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -3.5-point spread.
Quan Jackson had 10 points for UAB and Michael Ertel chipped in with 10 points. Jordan Walker had 5 assists for them, while Trey Jemison was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Western Kentucky got 16 points from Josh Anderson in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jamarion Sharp. Camron Justice contributed 5 assists for them, while Luke Frampton had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UAB were victorious, as the score was 34-28 at the break.
UAB had a 33-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UAB heads into a battle against Marshall. Western Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Middle Tennessee.