ncaab Game Recap
Western Kentucky Downs Murray State 81-76 - Match Report
Murray State was scorched by Don McHenry for 29 points as Western Kentucky defeated them 81-76 in NCAA action on Saturday.
The match was decisive in favor of Western Kentucky, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Babacar Faye had 17 points for Western Kentucky and Khristian Lander chipped in with 12 points. Enoch Kalambay had 2 assists for them, while Tyrone Marshall Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Murray State got 22 points from JaCobi Wood in a losing cause and another 15 points from Nick Ellington. JaCobi Wood contributed 6 assists for them, while JaCobi Wood had 7 rebounds.
Western Kentucky trailed at halftime, 39-34.
Western Kentucky had a 44-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Western Kentucky heads into a battle against Seattle. Murray State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana State.