Lee, Mehinti lead UAB to 72-54 win over Western Kentucky
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) William Lee and Tosin Mehinti combined for 36 points to lead UAB to a dominating 72-54 win over Western Kentucky on Thursday night.
Lee, who has scored at least 19 points in three straight games, was 7 of 8 from the floor for 19 with seven rebounds and three assists. Mehinti made 7 of 9 field goal attempts for 17 points.
The Blazers (10-7, 3-1 Conference USA) have won three straight after falling to Middle Tennessee 60-49.
UAB rolled to a 30-20 halftime advantage, pushed that to 61-35 lead midway through the second half, and coasted to the victory.
UAB hit 29 of 57 (51 percent) from the floor while limiting the Hilltoppers to 19-of-54 (35 percent shooting).
Western Kentucky (9-9, 3-2), which has lost two straight, had its five-game win streak snapped on Saturday, losing to Old Dominion 79-67.
Pancake Thomas led the Hilltoppers with 14 points.
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| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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69.0 PPG | 37.4 RPG | 12.4 APG |
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71.8 PPG | 39.1 RPG | 15.2 APG |
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