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.