| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| WKU | 46 | 39 | 85 |
Western Kentucky secures 85-54 win in Conference USA Tournament over Middle Tennessee
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- — Don McHenry had 18 points in Western Kentucky's 85-54 victory against Middle Tennessee on Friday night in the semifinals of the Conference USA Tournament.
Third-seeded Western Kentucky will face No. 5 seed UTEP in the championship game on Saturday.
McHenry went 8 of 17 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Hilltoppers (21-11). Khristian Lander went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Brandon Newman shot 4 of 6 from the field, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 15 points.
The Blue Raiders (14-19) were led by Jestin Porter, who posted 14 points. Tre Green added nine points for Middle Tennessee. Jacob Johnson also had eight points.
Western Kentucky took the lead with 16:02 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 46-27 at halftime, with McHenry racking up 12 points. Newman scored a team-high 12 points in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Amy Bonner
- Antinio Petty
- Gary Maxwell
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
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