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Western Kentucky vs UTEP Final: 80-73 - Recap
Western Kentucky got 16 points from Tyrone Marshall Jr. en route to a 80-73 victory over UTEP on Thursday at Don Haskins Center.
Western Kentucky was an underdog by +5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Don McHenry had 15 points for Western Kentucky and Braxton Bayless chipped in with 14 points. Braxton Bayless had 3 assists for them, while Khristian Lander was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
UTEP got 14 points from David Terrell Jr. in a losing cause and another 14 points from Devon Barnes. David Terrell Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while David Terrell Jr. had 8 rebounds.
Western Kentucky led at halftime, 40-24.
Western Kentucky had a 46-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Western Kentucky heads into a battle against New Mexico State. UTEP, meanwhile, will have their next action against Middle Tennessee.