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Western Kentucky vs UAB Final: 80-78 - Recap
UAB was scorched by Dayvion McKnight for 27 points as Western Kentucky defeated them 80-78 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Western Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +10.5 at sportsbooks.
Jordan Rawls had 16 points for Western Kentucky and Luke Frampton chipped in with 8 points. Jordan Rawls had 4 assists for them, while Jamarion Sharp was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
UAB got 28 points from Jordan Walker in a losing cause and another 14 points from KJ Buffen. KJ Buffen contributed 5 assists for them, while Trey Jemison had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Western Kentucky were victorious, as the score was 32-31 at the break.
The rebound battle favored UAB as they grabbed 40 boards, while Western Kentucky only had 26
Western Kentucky heads into a battle against Florida International. UAB, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana Tech.