Eastern Kentucky Colonels @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Newman scores 19 in Western Kentucky's 79-69 victory over Eastern Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, KY. -- — Brandon Newman scored 19 points as Western Kentucky beat Eastern Kentucky 79-69 on Sunday night.
Newman also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Hilltoppers (6-3). Don McHenry scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 14, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. Khristian Lander shot 5 for 14, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
The Colonels (3-3) were led by Leland Walker, who recorded 25 points. Devontae Blanton added 22 points and seven rebounds for Eastern Kentucky. In addition, Collin Cooper had nine points.
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Western Kentucky plays Buffalo on the road on Saturday, and Eastern Kentucky visits UNC Greensboro on Thursday.
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Game Information
Bowling Green, KY
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Chris Merlo
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN ConferenceASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 15-3 | - | 22-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 15-3 | - | 22-12 |
| Queens University | 13-5 | 2 | 21-14 |
| Lipscomb | 12-6 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| West Georgia | 8-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Bellarmine | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Stetson | 7-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 7-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| North Florida | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| North Alabama | 4-14 | 11 | 9-21 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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