WKU tops UAB, leads Conference USA

Western Kentucky sits alone atop the Conference USA standings after defeating UAB 77-69 last night. Senior forward Justin Johnson led the Hilltoppers with 18 points and eight rebounds, and senior forward Dwight Coleby tallied his eighth double-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Coach Rick Stansbury talks about the victory:

WKU has won seven straight games and is 14-5 overall and 6-0 in C-USA as they host Middle Tennessee tomorrow night at 6 in Diddle Arena.