NCAAB · Final

Western Kentucky Tops Eastern Kentucky in Close Contest

Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Baptist Health Arena

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 87, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Eastern Kentucky Colonels 87-79 at Baptist Health Arena on November 10, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at the Baptist Health Arena, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels with a final score of 87-79. This victory marks Western Kentucky's strong start to the season, maintaining an undefeated record of 2-0, while Eastern Kentucky falls to 1-1. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Western Kentucky leveraging their recent form and strategic plays to secure the win.

Eastern Kentucky entered the game with a solid recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, and they were riding a one-game winning streak after their impressive victory against the Midway Eagles, where they scored 122 points. However, they faced a tougher challenge against Western Kentucky, who, despite their own mixed form of 4-6 in the last ten games, had recently won against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

In terms of scoring averages, Eastern Kentucky has been prolific, averaging 82.6 points scored and allowing 70.0 points in their recent games. Their home record stands at 4-0, indicating a strong performance on their own court. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky has averaged 69.3 points scored and allowed 74.2 points in their last ten games, with a home record of 3-4 and an away record of 1-2.

The matchup was particularly interesting given the teams' previous encounters, although specific historical outcomes were not detailed in the provided facts. The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams looking to establish dominance early on.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this contest. The market had priced the game with Eastern Kentucky as the underdog, reflecting their less favorable odds compared to Western Kentucky, who entered the game with a stronger record.

As the game progressed, key moments included crucial free throws and layups from both sides, particularly in the second half. Notably, Teagan Moore's layup and Turner Buttry's free throws helped Western Kentucky maintain their lead as the game drew to a close. Terrion Murdix was instrumental in the latter stages, contributing significantly to the scoring with multiple free throws that sealed the victory for the Hilltoppers.

Overall, the game illustrated the competitive nature of college basketball, with both teams showcasing their strengths and strategies. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination, particularly from Western Kentucky, who capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win.

Leaders

PointsAustin Ball20Eastern Kentucky Colonels
AssistsMontavious Myrick5Eastern Kentucky Colonels
ReboundsJalen Cooper14Eastern Kentucky Colonels
PointsTeagan Moore22Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
AssistsArmelo Boone5Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
ReboundsTeagan Moore6Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Recent form

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

Last 10: 7-3Streak W182.6 scored · 70 allowed per game4-0 at home

W122-60vs Midway EaglesNov 7
L67-78at Jacksonville DolphinsMar 4
W86-81at North Florida OspreysFeb 27
L55-59at Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 25
L74-80at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 20
W66-57vs Lipscomb BisonsFeb 19
W86-80vs Queens University RoyalsFeb 15
W95-73vs West Georgia WolvesFeb 14
W83-58at Stetson HattersFeb 8
W92-74at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 7

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W169.3 scored · 74.2 allowed per game1-2 away

W82-70vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesNov 4
L61-64vs Florida International PanthersMar 12
L61-90vs Liberty FlamesMar 8
W76-67vs Florida International PanthersMar 7
L47-65at New Mexico State AggiesMar 1
W80-73at UTEP MinersFeb 28
W64-63vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsFeb 23
L62-78vs Sam Houston BearkatsFeb 21
L77-87vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 16
L83-85at Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 8

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
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13

Box score

Stat	Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Field goals	32-70	29-61
Field goal %	46	48
Three-pointers	5-23	8-27
Three-point %	22	30
Free throws	18-28	13-20
Free throw %	64	65
Rebounds	38	39
Offensive rebounds	12	8
Defensive rebounds	26	31
Assists	15	15
Steals	11	1
Blocks	1	7
Turnovers	3	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	2
Fast-break points	27	3
Points in the paint	42	32
Fouls	17	21
Largest lead	8	6

How the scoring went

2nd Half50-50Armelo Boone made Jumper.
2nd Half50-51Austin Ball made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-52Austin Ball made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-53Austin Ball made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-53LJ Hackman made Layup.
2nd Half54-53Bryant Selebangue made Layup. Assisted by LJ Hackman.
2nd Half54-55Yvens Paul made Dunk. Assisted by Montavious Myrick.
2nd Half55-55Armelo Boone made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-57MJ Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half55-59Juan Cranford Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half55-61Jalen Cooper made Layup. Assisted by Yvens Paul.
2nd Half57-61Terrion Murdix made Layup.
2nd Half59-61Grant Newell made Layup. Assisted by Terrion Murdix.
2nd Half59-63Montavious Myrick made Layup.
2nd Half61-63Armelo Boone made Jumper. Assisted by Grant Newell.
2nd Half61-65Montavious Myrick made Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Holt.
2nd Half63-65Bryant Selebangue made Layup. Assisted by Terrion Murdix.
2nd Half65-65Bryant Selebangue made Layup. Assisted by Grant Newell.
2nd Half65-67Juan Cranford Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half65-69Yvens Paul made Dunk. Assisted by Austin Ball.
2nd Half68-69Armelo Boone made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Terrion Murdix.
2nd Half70-69Teagan Moore made Layup. Assisted by Armelo Boone.
2nd Half72-69Armelo Boone made Dunk.
2nd Half72-72Austin Ball made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Montavious Myrick.
2nd Half74-72Teagan Moore made Jumper.
2nd Half76-72Armelo Boone made Dunk.
2nd Half77-72LJ Hackman made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-73Yvens Paul made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-73Blaise Keita made Layup. Assisted by Armelo Boone.
2nd Half79-74Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-75Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-75Blaise Keita made Jumper.
2nd Half83-75Teagan Moore made Layup.
2nd Half83-76Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-77Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
2nd Half84-77Terrion Murdix made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-77Terrion Murdix made Free Throw.
2nd Half85-79Austin Ball made Jumper.
2nd Half86-79Terrion Murdix made Free Throw.
2nd Half87-79Terrion Murdix made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Eastern Kentucky Colonels, below favours Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.