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03/05 21:48 CST Williams scores 22 as Missouri State knocks off Western
Kentucky 87-74
Williams scores 22 as Missouri State knocks off Western Kentucky 87-74
By The Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) --- Trey Williams Jr. had 22 points in Missouri State's
87-74 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday.
Williams shot 7 for 15 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the
free-throw line for the Bears (14-16, 8-11 Conference USA). Keith Palek III
scored 18 points, shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10
from the free-throw line. Michael Osei-Bonsu finished with 16 points. The Bears
ended a seven-game slide with the win.
Teagan Moore led the way for the Hilltoppers (18-12, 11-8) with 23 points.
Western Kentucky also got 13 points and two steals from Grant Newell. The loss
snapped the Hilltoppers' six-game winning streak.
Missouri State took the lead with 3:43 left in the first half and did not trail
again. Palek led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to
help put them up 43-38 at the break. Williams scored 16 points in the second
half to help lead the way as Missouri State went on to secure a victory,
outscoring Western Kentucky by eight points in the second half.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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