WKU edged by Bowling Green at Paradise Jam

Western Kentucky went cold in the final minutes of its opener at the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, falling to Bowling Green 77-75. The Hilltoppers led 74-67 with 5:02 to play, but scored just one point and went without a field goal the rest of the way. Sophomore center Charles Bassey paced WKU with 19 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks. WKU, now 4-1, plays Illinois State at 4 pm today in the consolation round.