Western Kentucky Tops Liberty in Thrilling Conference USA Opener

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Western Kentucky Tops Liberty in Thrilling Conference USA Opener
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated the Liberty Flames 71-70 in a thrilling Conference USA opener. Western Kentucky's Thedford led the way with 18 points, including a game-winning three-pointer, while Cleveland paced Liberty with 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.

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Thedford also contributed five rebounds for the Hilltoppers . Tyrone Marshall added 12 points while going 6 of 7 and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had eight rebounds. Don McHenry shot 4 for 14 and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points. Zach Cleveland finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Flames . Liberty also got 17 points and two steals from Kaden Metheny. Owen Aquino also had 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. The loss ended a nine-game winning streak for the Flames.

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