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Standings - C-USA
| Teams | W | L | Pct | Conf | GB | L10 | Stk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N TX | 20 | 11 | .645 | 14-4 | - | 7-3 | L1 |
| LaTec | 22 | 8 | .733 | 13-5 | 1.0 | 7-3 | W2 |
| W Ky | 20 | 10 | .667 | 13-5 | 1.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| Marsh | 17 | 15 | .531 | 11-8 | 3.5 | 7-3 | W3 |
| Charl | 16 | 13 | .552 | 10-8 | 4.0 | 4-6 | L1 |
| UAB | 19 | 13 | .594 | 10-9 | 4.5 | 6-4 | W2 |
| FlInt | 19 | 13 | .594 | 10-9 | 4.5 | 5-5 | W1 |
| FlAtl | 17 | 15 | .531 | 9-10 | 5.5 | 4-6 | W1 |
| OlDom | 13 | 19 | .406 | 9-10 | 5.5 | 4-6 | L2 |
| UTEP | 17 | 15 | .531 | 8-11 | 6.5 | 4-6 | L1 |
| Rice | 15 | 17 | .469 | 7-12 | 7.5 | 6-4 | L2 |
| TexSA | 13 | 19 | .406 | 7-12 | 7.5 | 3-7 | L3 |
| SoMis | 9 | 22 | .290 | 5-13 | 9.0 | 3-7 | L4 |
| MidTN | 8 | 23 | .258 | 4-14 | 10.0 | 3-7 | W1 |
Team Leaders
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| PTS | Taveion Hollingsworth | 16.6 |
| REB | Jared Savage | 7.1 |
| AST | Taveion Hollingsworth | 2.7 |
| ST | Taveion Hollingsworth | 1.3 |
| BLK | Jared Savage | 1.1 |
| FG% | Carson Williams | .555 |
| FT% | Taveion Hollingsworth | .843 |
| 3PT% | Jared Savage | .396 |
| MIN | Taveion Hollingsworth | 34.9 |
| PF | Jordan Rawls | 1.4 |
Team Rankings
| Total | C-USA Rank | Div I Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PF | 76.6 | 3 | 39 |
| PA | 72.0 | 8 | 249 |
| REB | 37.1 | 12 | 239 |
| FG% | .457 | 3 | 72 |
| 3PTM | 7.1 | 9 | 196 |
| PF | 13.8 | 1 | 5 |
| ST/TO | 0.5 | 7 | 106 |
Latest Game - Mar 7, 2020
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky(20-10) | 47 | 44 | 91 | |
| Florida International(18-13) | 47 | 38 | 85 |
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Last 5 Games
| Date | Team | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 12 | Alabama-Birmingham | T, | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Mar 7 | @Florida International | W, 91-85 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sun, Mar 1 | @North Texas | L, 78-72 | Boxscore Recap |
| Thu, Feb 27 | Louisiana Tech | W, 95-91 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Feb 22 | Charlotte | L, 72-70 | Boxscore Recap |
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| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PTM | 3PTA | 3PT% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | ST | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hollingsworth, Taveion G 
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30 | 34.9 | 16.6 | 5.5 | 11.6 | .471 | 0.7 | 2.2 | .308 | 5.0 | 5.9 | .843 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
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Bassey, Charles C
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10 | 28.1 | 15.3 | 5.7 | 10.7 | .533 | 0.2 | 1.2 | .167 | 3.7 | 4.7 | .787 | 2.8 | 6.4 | 9.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.7 |
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Williams, Carson F
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30 | 34.1 | 14.0 | 5.0 | 9.1 | .555 | 0.8 | 2.0 | .390 | 3.2 | 4.3 | .750 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
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Savage, Jared G,F
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30 | 34.6 | 11.7 | 3.7 | 8.3 | .448 | 2.2 | 5.6 | .396 | 2.0 | 2.4 | .836 | 1.3 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.7 |
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Anderson, Josh G
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30 | 28.2 | 10.1 | 3.2 | 6.9 | .464 | 0.4 | 1.5 | .261 | 3.3 | 4.3 | .767 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.8 |
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Justice, Camron G
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27 | 27.6 | 10.1 | 3.2 | 8.6 | .373 | 1.8 | 5.4 | .329 | 1.9 | 2.4 | .781 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
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Rawls, Jordan G
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30 | 27.6 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 7.5 | .385 | 1.1 | 3.5 | .324 | 1.0 | 1.4 | .732 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
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Gambrell, Jeremiah G
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23 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | .333 | 0.3 | 1.0 | .250 | 0.1 | 0.2 | .600 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
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Horton, Matt F
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16 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | .533 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | .333 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
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Cozart, Isaiah F
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19 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | .538 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
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Murphy, Patrick G
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8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
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Harlan, Jackson G
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4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.3 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
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Stack, Evan G
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2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Extra
| Player | GP | MIN | +/- | EFF | A/TO | ST/TO | PPS | 2DO | 3D | TF | FF | EJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Williams, Carson F
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30 | 34.1 | 0 | 17.667 | 1.16 | 0.73 | 1.55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Horton, Matt F
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16 | 4.3 | 0 | 2.250 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Gambrell, Jeremiah G
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23 | 6.3 | 0 | 1.130 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0.94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Savage, Jared G,F
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30 | 34.6 | 0 | 16.300 | 1.14 | 1.03 | 1.41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Bassey, Charles C
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10 | 28.1 | 0 | 19.900 | 0.57 | 0.35 | 1.43 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Rawls, Jordan G
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30 | 27.6 | 0 | 5.733 | 1.40 | 0.44 | 1.05 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Murphy, Patrick G
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8 | 0.5 | 0 | -.250 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Harlan, Jackson G
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4 | 1.3 | 0 | .000 | 99.99 | - | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Anderson, Josh G
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30 | 28.2 | 0 | 11.467 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 1.46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Cozart, Isaiah F
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19 | 4.7 | 0 | 1.526 | 0.00 | 0.67 | 1.08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Justice, Camron G
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27 | 27.6 | 0 | 6.815 | 0.70 | 0.36 | 1.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Hollingsworth, Taveion G
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30 | 34.9 | 0 | 15.100 | 0.99 | 0.49 | 1.43 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Stack, Evan G
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2 | 0.0 | 0 | .000 | 0.00 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent
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Bassey (knee) has been cleared for non-contact activity, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Bassey (knee) elected not to declare for the 2020 NBA Draft prior to Sunday's deadline, putting him on track to return to Western Kentucky for his junior season, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Gambrell signed a letter of intent Wednesday with Prairie View A&M, joining the program as a transfer from Western Kentucky, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Gambrell has put his name in the NCAA transfer portal, per his personal Twitter account.
Anderson was able to return to Sunday's game against North Texas after landing hard on his back in the second half, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Anderson is being attended to by trainers after taking a hard fall onto his back during the second half of Sunday's game against North Texas, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Hollingsworth (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against North Texas.
Hollingsworth (ankle) had 43 points (11-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 17-19 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 43 minutes in Thursday's 95-91 win against Louisiana Tech.
Horton is in the starting five for Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech.
Justice will start Thursday's game against UTEP.
Anderson won't start Thursday's game against UTEP.
Justice (back) had 11 points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) over 21 minutes in Thursday's 65-54 win against Louisiana Tech.
Justice (back) is in uniform ahead of Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Justice won't suit up for Saturday's game against FIU due to a back injury, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Justice (back) will suit up and play Saturday against UNC-Charlotte, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Justice (back) will not play Thursday against Old Dominion, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Justice (back) is not in uniform ahead of Thursday's game against Old Dominion, HillTopperSports.com reports.
Justice (back) is unlikely to play in Thursday's game against Old Dominion according to head coach Rick Stansbury, Elliot Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Justice (back) will not play Saturday against Middle Tennessee, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Justice (back) is available off the bench Thursday against UAB, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Rawls will make his first career start Thursday against UAB, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News
Williams had 26 points (9-14 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 39 minutes on Saturday's 82-86 loss to Rhode Island.
Bassey requires season-ending surgery to repair a tibial plateau fracture in his left leg.
Hollingsworth had a game-high 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, six assists and two steals across 42 minutes in Saturday's 86-79 OT victory over Arkansas.
Bassey will undergo an MRI on his knee Sunday morning, Brian Bennett of The Athletic reports.
Bassey had 24 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT) and 12 rebounds across 31 minutes in Monday's 69-64 victory over Fordham.
Savage (undisclosed) is participating in pregame warmups prior to Monday's game against Campbellsville, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Savage went to the locker room during the first half of Friday's game against Eastern Kentucky due to an undisclosed injury and returned wearing street clothes, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Williams scored 16 points in a team scrimmage on Oct. 17.
Bassey has lofty production expectations in his sophomore season after getting named to the preseason C-USA all-conference team and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watchlist.
Wright left the Western Kentucky basketball program Monday for personal reasons, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Smith committed Monday to join Mississippi State as a transfer from Western Kentucky, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Nelson has transferred to Texas Rio-Grande Valley, Nelson announced on Twitter.
Horton has decided to return to WKU, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Smith will enter the transfer portal, Elliot Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Nelson announced Tuesday that he is transferring from Western Kentucky.
Horton transferred to Division II Pittsburg State earlier this offseason, Elliott Pratt of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Diagne will transfer from Western Kentucky, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Bassey is slated to remain in the 2019 NBA Draft, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Ohmer intends to transfer from Western Kentucky, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Banton has committed to Nebraska, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Horton announced via Twitter that he would reopen his recruitment and leave Western Kentucky.
Banton intends on transferring and will not return to Western Kentucky, Matt Stahl and Evan Heichelbech of the College Heights Herald report.
Bassey has declared for the NBA Draft but will not sign with an agent, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Bassey provided 12 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and 10 rebounds - his 17th double-double - in the loss to Old Dominion on Saturday in the Conference USA tournament final.
Anderson scored 18 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-11 FT) with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in the win over Southern Miss on Friday in the Conference USA tournament.
Bassey supplied a double-double with 10 points (5-8 FG) and 14 rebounds in the win over Southern Miss on Friday in the Conference USA tournament.
Hollingsworth scored a team-high 23 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) with three rebounds in the win over North Texas on Thursday in the Conference USA tournament.
Nelson (back) returned to the starting five Wednesday against UT-San Antonio, logging eight points and four rebounds.
Bassey provided 21 points (7-9 FG, 7-8 FT) and 11 rebounds in the overtime loss to Texas-San Antonio on Wednesday.
Hollingsworth led the Hilltoppers with 17 points (7-11 FG 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with four rebounds and three assists in the loss to Old Dominion on Saturday.
Bassey was a man alone with 23 points (10-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and 10 rebounds in the loss to UAB on Saturday.
Savage had his first double-double of the season with 16 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and 11 rebounds in the win over Middle Tennessee State on Thursday.
Bassey scored a team-high 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-4 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in the win over North Texas on Saturday. He added four blocks.
Bearden scored 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and a season-high 11 assists in the double-overtime win against Rice on Thursday.
Anderson led the Hilltoppers with 18 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds and two assists in the win over UTEP on Saturday.
Bassey supplied 22 points (7-8 FG, 8-10 FT) and a season-high 18 rebounds in the overtime win over Texas-San Antonio on Thursday.
Bearden played 30 minutes off the Hilltopper bench and provided four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and five assists in the loss to Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
Bassey amassed 14 points (7-10 FG) and 17 rebounds in the win over Southern Miss on Thursday.
Nelson missed the past two games due to a back injury, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Anderson scored 12 points in the last six minutes to lead the Hilltoppers to a comeback win over Marshall on Monday. He finished with a season-high 25 points (10-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) with five steals and three rebounds.
Bassey had 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and 11 rebounds with three blocks in the win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday.
Savage scored a team-high 19 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) with nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in the loss to Florida International on Thursday.
Hollingsworth scored 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) with four rebounds in the loss to Marshall on Saturday.
Bassey contributed 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, and three blocks to the loss against Old Dominion on Saturday.
Bearden (coach's decision) played eight minutes off the Hilltopper bench in the loss to Old Dominion on Saturday.
Bearden did not play Thursday against UNC-Charlotte because of a coach's decision, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Savage led the Hilltoppers with 13 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) with six rebounds and two assists in the win over Charlotte on Thursday.
Nelson (suspension) didn't make the trip for Thursday's game against UNC-Charlotte, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Horton will suit up but is questionable for Thursday's game against UNC-Charlotte due to a bone bruise, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Bearden (ankle) will dress but is questionable for Thursday's game against UNC-Charlotte, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Banton tallied eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the win over Wisconsin on Saturday.
Nelson was suspended and did not play Saturday against Wisconsin after being suspended for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Bearden played just four minutes off the Hilltopper bench due to an ankle injury in the win over St. Mary's on Saturday. He did not score (0-1 FG) and grabbed one rebound.
Banton started Saturday's win over St. Mary's and provided 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three blocks.
Bassey amassed 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-4 FT) and 10 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season in the loss to Belmont on Wednesday.
Bearden (suspension) will play Sunday against Troy, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Murray has elected to leave Western Kentucky to pursue a professional opportunity, Brad Stephens of the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Bassey led the Hilltoppers with 21 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds and five blocks in the win over Arkansas on Saturday.
Hollingsworth scored a team-high 24 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with four assists in the loss to Missouri State on Wednesday.
Murray tallied 17 points (5-10 FG, 7-8 FT) and eight rebounds in the win over Tennessee State on Saturday. He fouled out after 25 minutes.
Savage scored 11 points (4-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss to Indiana State on Saturday.
Banton provided four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and four assists in the loss to UCF in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Sunday.
Bassey started out hot against UCF on Sunday in the Myrtle Beach Invitational finals and scored the Hilltoppers' first 11 points. He tired noticeably and finished with 25 points (10-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-9 FT) and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Bassey was a difference maker in the win over West Virginia with 13 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT) and 15 rebounds on Friday int he Myrtle Beach Invitational.
Savage scored a career-high 25 points (6-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT) with three rebounds and two assists in the win over Valparaiso on Thursday in the Myrtle Beach Invitational.
Hollingsworth led the Hilltoppers with 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) to go along with seven boards, three assists and three steals in the win over UT-Martin on Saturday.
Murray (suspension) tallied 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) with seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in the win over UT-Martin on Saturday.
Murray took the court off the bench on Saturday against UT-Martin. He was suspended for the opener against Washington.
Anderson returned from a one-game suspension but fouled out after 13 minutes off the bench and did not score in the loss to Washington on Tuesday.
Bassey fouled out after 28 minutes, but provided 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 FT) and 12 rebounds in the loss to Washington on Tuesday.
Anderson (suspension) will play in the Hilltoppers' season opener on Tuesday against Washington, the Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Murray was suspended indefinitely after being cited for marijuana possession, the College Heights Herald reports.
Bassey had 24 points (8-12 FG, 8-12 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in an exhibition matchup Saturday against Kentucky Wesleyan.
Banton started for Josh Anderson (suspension) and provided nine points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, and seven assists in the exhibition win over Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday.
Hollingsworth returned from a one-game suspension and provided 24 points (8-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and 10 rebounds in the exhibition win over Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday.
Anderson was arrested for second-degree disorderly conduct Monday.
Bassey put up 12 points (6-11 FG) and 11 rebounds in the exhibition win over Campbellsville on Tuesday. He added three blocks.
Anderson scored a team-high 22 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT) in the exhibition win over Campbellsville on Tuesday.
Hollingsworth did not play in the exhibition win over Campbellsville after being suspended for a violation of team rules, the Bowling Green Daily News reports. Jake Ohmer started in his place.
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