WKU’s second half rally falls short against Minnesota

Minnesota had a 12 points halftime lead, but Western Kentucky’s second half rally fell short as the Golden Gophers downed the Hilltoppers 73-69 at the Asheville Championship. Dayvion McKnight led WKU with 34 points with former Hopkinsville High standout Jamarion Sharp adding four points and six rebounds. WKU is back in action Sunday against South Carolina in the third place game with pregame coverage at 3:30 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.