NCAAB · Final

Western Kentucky Dominates Bethel (TN) in 97-67 Victory

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · E.A. Diddle Arena

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 97, Bethel (TN) Wildcats 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Bethel (TN) Wildcats vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Bethel (TN) Wildcats 97-67 at E.A. Diddle Arena on November 18, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at E.A. Diddle Arena, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers triumphed over the Bethel (TN) Wildcats with a final score of 97-67. This victory not only showcased Western Kentucky's strong home performance but also highlighted the struggles of Bethel in recent games. The Hilltoppers maintained an impressive home record of 4-0, while Bethel continued to search for their first away win, now standing at 0-3 on the road.

Western Kentucky's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they have been on a downward trend, losing their last three matches. Despite this, they have averaged 82.8 points scored per game while allowing 79.1. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 83.6 points but also allowed 82.0, indicating a need for improvement on the defensive end.

In contrast, Bethel has struggled significantly, with an alarming record of 0-3 in their last three games and an average of just 57.7 points scored, while their opponents have averaged 103.7 points against them. Their recent performances have seen them lose by substantial margins, including a 37-113 defeat against Murray State and a 69-101 loss to Tennessee Tech.

Historically, this fixture has favored Western Kentucky, who now leads the head-to-head record 1-0 after this latest encounter. In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Western Kentucky also secured a comfortable victory, winning 97-67.

In terms of home and away performance, Western Kentucky has excelled at home with a record of 4-2, while Bethel's struggles have been evident in their away record of 0-3. The Hilltoppers have been formidable at E.A. Diddle Arena, making it a challenging venue for visiting teams.

Injury reports were not mentioned in the provided facts, leaving the impact of player availability unclear for both teams. However, the absence or presence of key players can often influence the dynamics of such matchups.

The market had priced Western Kentucky as heavy favorites for this game, reflecting their strong home performance and Bethel's recent struggles. The odds indicated a high probability of victory for the Hilltoppers, which ultimately proved accurate as they dominated the game from start to finish.

Conditions during the game were not detailed, but typically, home court advantage plays a significant role in college basketball, and Western Kentucky capitalized on this by controlling the pace and flow of the game.

Viewers should have noted the scoring plays that highlighted Western Kentucky's offensive prowess, including a series of successful shots in the second half that extended their lead. Notable plays included a three-point jumper by Cade Stinnett, which capped off the scoring for the Hilltoppers and showcased their ability to execute under pressure.

Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of the competitive nature of college basketball, where home court advantage can be pivotal, and teams must consistently perform to secure victories.

Leaders

PointsGrant Newell16Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
AssistsTeagan Moore5Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
ReboundsTerrion Murdix8Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
PointsAlonzo Rhodes Jr.11Bethel (TN) Wildcats
AssistsJoe Wimberly4Bethel (TN) Wildcats
ReboundsDavid Starr5Bethel (TN) Wildcats

Recent form

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L382.8 scored · 79.1 allowed per game4-2 at home

L87-96vs Kennesaw State OwlsMar 13
L67-92at Florida International PanthersMar 7
L74-87at Missouri State BearsMar 6
W97-65vs UTEP MinersFeb 28
W93-70vs New Mexico State AggiesFeb 27
W94-73at Liberty FlamesFeb 21
W88-87at Delaware Blue HensFeb 19
W82-80vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 15
W80-70vs Florida International PanthersFeb 7
L66-71vs Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 6

Bethel (TN) Wildcats

Last 3: 0-3Streak L357.7 scored · 103.7 allowed per game0-3 away

L69-101at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 13
L67-97at Western Kentucky HilltoppersNov 19
L37-113at Murray State RacersNov 5

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Liberty	26-8	-	17-3
Sam Houston	22-12	4	13-7
Louisiana Tech	20-14	6	11-9
Western Kentucky	18-14	6	11-9
Middle Tennessee	17-15	6	11-9
Kennesaw State	21-14	7	10-10
Jacksonville State	15-17	7	10-10
New Mexico State	16-16	9	8-12
Missouri State	16-18	9	8-12
Florida International	15-17	9	8-12
UTEP	11-20	8	7-13
Delaware	10-21	11	6-14

Box score

Stat	Bethel (TN) Wildcats	Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Field goals	21-63	27-63
Field goal %	33	43
Three-pointers	5-22	12-27
Three-point %	23	44
Free throws	20-26	31-41
Free throw %	77	76
Rebounds	39	47
Offensive rebounds	16	18
Defensive rebounds	23	29
Assists	9	16
Steals	7	13
Blocks	6	3
Turnovers	18	13
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	28
Fast-break points	12	18
Points in the paint	22	30
Fouls	25	21
Largest lead	2	30

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-62Ethan Turner made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half38-64Armelo Boone made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half41-64Joe Wimberly made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Russell Williams.
2nd Half44-64Russell Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joe Wimberly.
2nd Half44-65Teagan Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-66Teagan Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-66Taylor Stovall made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half46-67Ryan Myers made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-68Ryan Myers made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-68David Starr made Layup. Assisted by Russell Williams.
2nd Half49-68David Starr made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-71Ryan Myers made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bryant Selebangue.
2nd Half49-72Ryan Myers made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-72Russell Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joe Wimberly.
2nd Half52-74Kade Unseld made Layup. Assisted by LJ Hackman.
2nd Half55-74David Starr made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joe Wimberly.
2nd Half55-75LJ Hackman made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-76Kade Unseld made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-76David Starr made Jumper.
2nd Half57-77LJ Hackman made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-78LJ Hackman made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-81Cam Haffner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Teagan Moore.
2nd Half59-81Ethan Turner made Jumper. Assisted by Chauncey Hughes III.
2nd Half59-83Teagan Moore made Layup.
2nd Half60-83Alonzo Rhodes Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-83Alonzo Rhodes Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-84Armelo Boone made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-85Armelo Boone made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-85Chauncey Hughes III made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-85Chauncey Hughes III made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-85Chauncey Hughes III made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-87Bryant Selebangue made Layup. Assisted by Jack Edelen.
2nd Half66-87Alonzo Rhodes Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half66-89Armelo Boone made Layup.
2nd Half67-89Jacob Bowles made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-91Cade Stinnett made Layup. Assisted by Jack Edelen.
2nd Half67-92Cade Stinnett made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-93Leeroy Odiahi made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-94Leeroy Odiahi made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-97Cade Stinnett made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Edelen.

Win probability

Above the line favours Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, below favours Bethel (TN) Wildcats.