NCAAB Game Recap
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UAB at Western KentuckySun Feb 19, 2017 2:00 PM EST
MD |
60 |
Wisc |
71 |
| F | |
GTown |
70 |
Crei |
87 |
| F | |
DeP |
66 |
Butl |
82 |
| F | |
Leh |
81 |
Lafy |
55 |
| F | |
Colg |
66 |
LoyMD |
56 |
| F(OT) | |
Buck |
86 |
Boston |
66 |
| F | |
HolyC |
69 |
Amer |
54 |
| F | |
GrgWas |
77 |
Duques |
70 |
| F | |
Penn |
71 |
Yale |
55 |
| F | |
Albany |
74 |
Maine |
56 |
| F | |
Valpa |
83 |
Detr |
63 |
| F | |
Fairf |
55 |
StPet |
74 |
| F | |
Canis |
74 |
Maris |
76 |
| F | |
UAB |
64 |
W Ky |
76 |
| F | |
IL-C |
75 |
Oakl |
87 |
| F | |
IUPUI |
83 |
Denv |
72 |
| F | |
UNLV |
64 |
SDSU |
77 |
| F | |
LoyIL |
63 |
IlSt |
65 |
| F | |
SIU |
74 |
IndSt |
68 |
| F | |
UConn |
64 |
Temp |
63 |
| F | |
Rider |
103 |
Iona |
85 |
| F | |
Quin |
74 |
Manh |
95 |
| F | |
Syr |
65 |
GaTec |
71 |
| F | |
Mich |
78 |
Minn |
83 |
| F(OT) | |
Utah |
67 |
OrSt |
68 |
| F | |
Western Kentucky 76, UAB 64
Feb 19, 2017, 2:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
30 |
34 |
64 |
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44 |
32 |
76 |
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) Justin Johnson scored 26 points on 12-for-17 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds while Que Johnson made 8 of 12 shots and added 22 points as Western Kentucky handled UAB in a 76-64 win on Sunday.
Western Kentucky built a 44-30 lead at the half on 17-for-30 shooting including 6 for 11 from 3-point range. Que Johnson had 17 points on near-perfect shooting, going 6 for 7 from the field and hitting all five of his 3-point attempts. Justin Johnson added 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting before intermission.
Western Kentucky (13-14, 7-7 Conference USA) shot 31 for 61 (51 percent) from the field and controlled the interior, outscoring UAB (15-13, 8-7) 40-18 in the paint.
The Hilltoppers had a 33-23 rebounding advantage - including 14-5 on the offensive glass - outscored the Blazers 20-7 on second-chance points and ended a two-game losing streak. Junior Lomomba added 10 points.
UAB couldn't get closer than seven points after halftime. William Lee led the Blazers with 18 points and Dirk Williams scored 12.
Leaders
| UAB | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Lee | 18 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| D. Williams | 12 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Western Kentucky | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| J. Johnson | 26 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Q. Johnson | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Team Comparison
| UAB | W Ky | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 64 | 76 |
| Field Goals | 21/43-49% | 31/61-51% |
| Three Pointers | 10/26-38% | 8/21-38% |
| Free Throws | 12/16-75% | 6/8-75% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 5 | 14 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 18 | 19 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 36 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Steals | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 7 |
| Personal Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2016-17 Reg Season - Series Tied 1-1
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jan 12 | W Ky 54 @ UAB 72 | P. Thomas 14 | W. Lee 19 |
| Sun Feb 19 | UAB 64 @ W Ky 76 | W. Lee 18 | J. Johnson 26 |
Game Information
| Stadium: E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Attendance: 3,553 |
| Game Time: |