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New Mexico State Aggies vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Wrap - Western Kentucky Wins 101-69

Western Kentucky blew out New Mexico State on Saturday, running up the score in a 101-69 win at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Bettors who backed Western Kentucky were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.

Don McHenry had 27 points for Western Kentucky and Tyrone Marshall Jr. chipped in with 24 points. Khristian Lander had 5 assists for them, while Tyrone Marshall Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

New Mexico State got 22 points from Peter Filipovity in a losing cause and another 12 points from Christian Cook. Zawdie Jackson contributed 3 assists for them, while Peter Filipovity had 8 rebounds.

Western Kentucky led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Western Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-24.

Western Kentucky heads into a battle against Kennesaw State. New Mexico State, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTEP.