WKU (7-2) took down Tennessee Tech University (0-9) 88-68 without junior center Charles Bassey, extending its win streak to five.
Prior to the game, WKU announced their starting center would not play as a precaution because of back spasms stemming from an elbow in the back during Saturday’s win at Alabama.
Before the tip, WKU honored Elliott Wells, a former Herald staffer and intern in the athletic department this fall with a moment of silence.
“What a horrible loss, what a fine young man,” head coach Rick Stansbury said. “I always enjoyed Elliott in a press conference.