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Western Kentucky Defeats Arkansas 86-79 - Recap

Taveion Hollingsworth scored 23 points leading Western Kentucky to a 86-79 victory over Arkansas at E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday.

Western Kentucky was an underdog by +1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Josh Anderson had 15 points for Western Kentucky and Jared Savage chipped in with 14 points. Taveion Hollingsworth had 6 assists for them, while Taveion Hollingsworth was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Arkansas got 20 points from Desi Sills in a losing cause and another 18 points from Isaiah Joseph. Jimmy Whitt Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while Jimmy Whitt Jr. had 12 rebounds.

Western Kentucky led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Western Kentucky as they grabbed 40 boards, while Arkansas only had 37

Western Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rhode Island. Arkansas will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tulsa.