"Last time out, Western Kentucky earned a 56-41 win versus Jacksonville State. The Lady Toppers were led by Salma Khedr's 16 points and two steals and Tatum Boettjer's 11 points. Middle Tennessee enters this matchup having won against Kennesaw State in their last game 71-53. They were led by Alayna Contreras (28 PTS, 2 STL, 71.43 FG%, 6-8 from 3PT) and Macie Phifer (18 PTS, 8 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 42.86 FG%, 2-8 from 3PT)."
"Western Kentucky averages 57.1 points per game (325th in college basketball) while giving up 64.9 per contest (192nd in college basketball). It has a -188 scoring differential overall and has been outscored by 7.8 points per game. Khedr is 832nd in the country with a team-leading 9.9 points per game. Middle Tennessee outscores opponents by 2.2 points per game (posting 60.8 points per game, 273rd in college basketball, and conceding 58.6 per contest, 44th in college basketball) and has a +55 scoring differential."
Western Kentucky (6-18) hosts Middle Tennessee (14-11) on February 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET in C-USA play. Western Kentucky won its last game 56-41 behind Salma Khedr (16 points, two steals) and Tatum Boettjer (11 points). Middle Tennessee beat Kennesaw State 71-53, paced by Alayna Contreras (28 points, 71.43 FG%, 6-8 3PT) and Macie Phifer (18 points, 8 rebounds). Western Kentucky averages 57.1 points while allowing 64.9, holding a -188 differential. Middle Tennessee averages 60.8 points, concedes 58.6, and carries a +55 differential. Prediction: Middle Tennessee 66, Western Kentucky 55.
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