ncaab Game Recap
Western Kentucky Falls 87-77 to Middle Tennessee - Recap
Middle Tennessee got a 21-point performance from Essam Mostafa, who added 16 rebounds as Middle Tennessee ran past Western Kentucky 87-77 on Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Middle Tennessee was an underdog by +2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Middle Tennessee got 20 points from Jlynn Counter and another 20 points from Camryn Weston. Camryn Weston contributed 7 assists, while Essam Mostafa cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got 20 points from Don McHenry in a losing cause and another 18 points from Khristian Lander. Khristian Lander contributed 3 assists for them, while Blaise Keita had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Middle Tennessee were victorious, as the score was 44-40 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Middle Tennessee as they grabbed 46 boards, while Western Kentucky only had 42
Middle Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Louisiana Tech. Western Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Sam Houston State.