The WKU men’s basketball prevailed in a thriller over the Texas-San Antonio by a score of 96-88 to improve to 5-4 in Conference USA play. The Roadrunners dropped to 6-3 in conference play.
Freshman center Charles Bassey recorded another double-double with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Senior guard Lamonte Bearden shined in his first start with 22 points and seven assists.
Even making his first start of the season, Bearden saw his role as similar to when he came off the bench.
“Regardless whether I’m starting or coming off the bench, I’m just trying to give the same energy when I come out there,” Bearden said.