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Bassey lends hand, sends Hogs to loss

FAYETTEVILLE -- When University of Arkansas point guard Jalen Harris drove for what he hoped would be a game-winning basket, Charles Bassey was waiting for him.

Bassey, Western Kentucky's 6-11 freshman center, blocked the 6-2 Harris' shot with 3.5 seconds left, and the Hilltoppers survived a last-second tip attempt on an out-of-bounds play to hold off the Razorbacks 78-77 on Saturday in Walton Arena.

"I knew the point guard wasn't going to pass the ball and he was going to the rim, because he can't shoot," Bassey said. "So I was there for help, and I got the block.