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Hilltoppers Face Bearkats in CUSA Showdown

BOWLING GREEN, KY – The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-5, 0-1 CUSA) will look to rebound from a recent loss as they host the Sam Houston Bearkats (8-4, 0-1 CUSA) in a Conference USA matchup this Friday at 5 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

Western Kentucky is coming off a 78-67 road defeat against Jacksonville State. Armelo Boone led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 18 points, followed by Teagan Moore with 17. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Gamecocks.

Sam Houston enters the game riding high after a dominant 117-57 victory over Biblical Studies-Houston. Isaiah Manning delivered a standout performance with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Jacob Walker contributed 24 points.

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