EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Western Kentucky pumped in 18 3-pointers and used a strong second half to beat the visiting New Mexico State University men’s basketball team 101-69 Saturday, Feb. 1 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The Aggies fell to 5-4 in Conference USA and 12-10 overall. The Hilltoppers improved to 5-4 in CUSA and 14-8 overall.
Western Kentucky led 42-34 at halftime and took control when the Hilltoppers went on an 8-0 run to open the second half.
Peter Filipovity led the Aggies with a season-high 22 points and eight rebounds, marking his eighth double-digit scoring effort in the last nine games.
NM State matched its season-high free throw percentage, going 14-16 (88%) from the stripe – the same mark it recorded against Southern Utah.
Despite ranking among the nation’s best in three-point defense, the Aggies surrendered a season-high 18 made 3s – a season-best mark for the Hilltoppers.
This marks NM State’s first 30-plus point loss since a 111-76 loss to Southern Utal on Jan. 29, 2023.
It is also the first time that an opponent has scored 100 or more points against the Aggies this season.
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