WESTERN KENTUCKY 87, MISSOURI STATE 72

Palek's 24 points not enough as Missouri State falls at Western Kentucky

Keith Palek III scored a game-high 24 points and added five rebounds and five assists, but Missouri State could not overcome a second-half surge in an 87-72 loss to Western Kentucky on Wednesday night.The Bears dropped to 10-7 overall and 4-2 in Conference USA play. Missouri State attempted a season-high 35 three-pointers but connected on just nine, shooting 25.7 percent from long range as it tried to rally from a double-digit deficit that linge…

Strong second half lifts Tops, 87-72

BOWLING GREEN -- In one of their best all-around performances of the season, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers shot 56% from the field in the second half to pull away from Missouri State 87-72 in a Conference USA game on Wednesday…

WESTERN KENTUCKY 87, MISSOURI STATE 72

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Tops Cruise to 87-72 Win Over Missouri State

WKU Hilltopper Basketball defeated Missouri State 87-72 on Wednesday night inside E.A. Diddle Arena.

VISUALS: Hilltoppers shut down Bears in 87-72 win