Western Kentucky earned its best start in 19 years after sweeping Middle Tennessee Sunday 68-52. WKU’s 13-4 start is its best through 17 games since the 2001-02 season.
Charles Bassey led the way with 23 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks, but five other players had at least eight points. Sophomore guard Jordan Rawls found double figures off the bench again with 10 points. WKU is now 6-2 in Conference USA and plays again Friday night at Old Dominion.