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UAB vs Western Kentucky Final: 72-62 - Recap
UAB earned a 72-62 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday, getting 16 points from Jalen Benjamin at Bartow Arena.
UAB won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
UAB got 16 points from Tavin Lovan and another 11 points from Makhtar Gueye. Jalen Benjamin contributed 2 assists, while Makhtar Gueye cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got a 19-point performance from Taveion Hollingsworth, who was supported by 12 points from Carson Williams. Jordan Rawls had 5 assists in a losing cause for Western Kentucky, while Jared Savage grabbed 9 rebounds.
UAB led at halftime, $HalfScore.
UAB had a 38-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, UAB takes its act home to face Marshall looking for another win. For Western Kentucky, they head on the road to face Middle Tennessee.