"Western Kentucky outscores opponents by 5.1 points per game (scoring 79.6 per game to rank 96th in college basketball while giving up 74.5 per contest to rank 205th in college basketball) and has a +148 scoring differential overall."
"On Saturday, in its most recent game, Western Kentucky beat UTEP 97-65. With 25 points, Grant Newell was its leading scorer. Missouri State dropped its previous game to Sam Houston, 86-81, on Saturday."
"Western Kentucky knocks down 8.6 three-pointers per game (115th in college basketball) at a 34.1% rate (185th in college basketball), compared to the 8.3 its opponents make while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc."
Western Kentucky (18-11, 11-7 CUSA) plays Missouri State (13-16, 7-11 CUSA) on March 5, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena with tipoff at 8 p.m. ET. The Hilltoppers recently defeated UTEP 97-65, led by Grant Newell's 25 points, and are on a three-game road winning streak. Missouri State lost to Sam Houston 86-81, with Michael Osei-Bonsu scoring 24 points. Western Kentucky averages 79.6 points per game while allowing 74.5, maintaining a +148 scoring differential. The Hilltoppers score 5.7 more points than Missouri State allows and shoot 34.1% from three-point range. The game airs on ESPN+.
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