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Recap - Western Kentucky Defeats Evansville 79-65
Western Kentucky earned a 79-65 victory over Evansville on Saturday, getting 19 points from Babacar Faye at Ford Center.
Western Kentucky was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Don McHenry had 17 points for Western Kentucky and Julius Thedford chipped in with 16 points. Braxton Bayless had 5 assists for them, while Babacar Faye was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Evansville got a 19-point performance from Gabriel Pozzato, who was supported by 19 points from Cam Haffner. Tanner Cuff had 4 assists in a losing cause for Evansville, while Cam Haffner grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Evansville were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Western Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-32.
Western Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Tennessee State. Evansville will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Chattanooga.