Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MTSU | 42 | 51 | 93 |
WKU | 37 | 48 | 85 |
Middle Tennessee tops Western Kentucky 93-85
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- — Josh Jefferson had a career-high 31 points shooting 7 for 9 from 3-point range and Middle Tennessee beat Western Kentucky 93-85 on Saturday for its fifth consecutive win.
Donovan Sims scored a season-high 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and distributed six assists for Middle Tennessee (14-6, 5-2 Conference USA).
Middle Tennessee registered season highs with 15 3-pointers and 20 assists. The Blue Raiders were 15 for 26 (57.7%) from beyond the arc and 31 for 54 (57.4%) overall.
Dayvion McKnight had 24 points and 10 assists for the Hilltoppers (10-11, 2-6), whose losing streak stretched to five games. Josh Anderson scored 17 points and grabbed five steals and Jairus Hamilton had 16 points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Bowling Green, KY
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Tyler Kumpf
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | 1-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
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