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Wichita State Defeats Western Kentucky 71-61 - Recap
Wichita State earned a 71-61 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday, getting 16 points from Kenny Pohto at Charles Koch Arena.
Wichita State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites.
Xavier Bell had 14 points for Wichita State and Harlond Beverly chipped in with 13 points. Harlond Beverly had 3 assists for them, while Dalen Ridgnal was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Western Kentucky got 12 points from Don McHenry in a losing cause and another 11 points from Rodney Howard. Enoch Kalambay contributed 1 assists for them, while Babacar Faye had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Western Kentucky were victorious, as the score was 29-28 at the break.
Wichita State had a 45-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Wichita State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Friends. Western Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track at Murray State.