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Wichita State vs Western Kentucky Final: 91-84 - Recap
Western Kentucky was burned for 31 points by Justin Hill on Monday as Wichita State picked up a 91-84 win at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Bettors who backed Wichita State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +0.0 at sportsbooks.
Wichita State got 17 points from Xavier Bell and another 10 points from Harlond Beverly. Justin Hill contributed 6 assists, while Justin Hill cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got a 28-point performance from Babacar Faye, who was supported by 21 points from Don McHenry. Braxton Bayless had 4 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Babacar Faye grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Wichita State were victorious, as the score was 43-39 at the break.
Wichita State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-37.
Next game, Wichita State takes its act home to face Montana State looking for another win. For Western Kentucky, they head on the road to face Grand Canyon.