TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The third time was the charm against Power Five teams this season for the Western Kentucky men’s basketball team.
The Hilltoppers took a lead on a goaltending call after a Charles Bassey offensive rebound – part of his 27-point, 12-rebound afternoon – with 23 seconds to play, and came up with a stop at the other end to beat Alabama 73-71 after being in foul trouble throughout the afternoon Saturday at Coleman Coliseum.
“A lot of teams were hesitant to play us, so give Alabama some credit for giving us a shot to come down here and play – that’s number one.