WKU thrashed in-state rival Eastern Kentucky 83-51 on Wednesday for the largest win in the series in 50 years.
The Hilltoppers kept the pressure on in the second half despite being up double-digits, something they’ve struggled to do this year.
The Hilltoppers had a 14-point lead going into the half, and more than doubled it by the end of the game thanks to a strong second half performance.
“We started the game off 0-0 at halftime,” WKU head coach Rick Stansbury said. “We dug back in defensively, we shared that basketball.”
The Hilltoppers got quality scoring production from every position, as all seven scholarship players scored in double-figures.