No Charles Bassey, no problem for the Hilltoppers on Tuesday.
Western Kentucky’s star center did not play in the nonconference finale at E.A. Diddle Arena against Tennessee Tech as a precaution because of back spasms stemming from taking an elbow in the back during Saturday’s win at Alabama, but that didn’t slow the Hilltoppers, who rolled to a 88-68 victory over the Golden Eagles to enter Conference USA play on a five-game winning streak.
“With C.B. being out, a lot of people had to step up tonight and I’m happy with the win,” said WKU redshirt junior guard Luke Frampton, who finished with a game-high 22 points.