WKU (13-4), (6-2, C-USA) secured its second sweep in a row after defeating Middle Tennessee (3-9), (1-5, C-USA) 68-52, making this the best start since the 2001-2002 season.
“It wasn’t the prettiest win but it was a win,” associate head coach Phil Cunningham said. “These back-to-backs are a physical and mental test and we walked out of here 19 hours ago. We challenged the guys to be the more energetic team.”
Junior Charles Bassey earned his 11th double-double of the season, scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds against MTSU, which is tied for the most in the nation.