WKU downs Rice Thursday night

Western Kentucky got 22 points from Jarius Hamilton in downing Rice 80-66 last night at EA Diddle Arena. Hopkinsville’s Jamarion Sharp had 12 points, five rebounds and two blocks as WKU improved to 10-6 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA. Next is a Saturday afternoon game with North Texas. Pregame coverage at 2:30 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.