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Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Final: 80-69 - Recap
Western Kentucky got a 25-point performance from Brandon Newman as they ran past Jacksonville State 80-69 on Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Western Kentucky was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Western Kentucky got 19 points from Don McHenry and another 8 points from Khristian Lander. Brandon Newman contributed 4 assists, while Enoch Kalambay cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Jacksonville State got 25 points from KyKy Tandy in a losing cause and another 12 points from Marcellus Brigham Jr.. KyKy Tandy contributed 3 assists for them, while KyKy Tandy had 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Jacksonville State were victorious, as the score was 43-36 at the break.
Western Kentucky had a 35-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Western Kentucky heads into a battle against New Mexico State. Jacksonville State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana Tech.