BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Justin Johnson totaled 18 points to lead five players in double figures, Dwight Coleby notched his eighth double-double of the season and Western Kentucky remained unbeaten in conference play with a 77-69 victory over UAB on Thursday night.
Johnson hit 7 of 14 shots, grabbed eight rebounds and played turnover free for the Hilltoppers (14-5, 6-0 Conference USA). Coleby added 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots. Josh Anderson had 12 points, Taveion Hollingsworth scored 11 and Darius Thompson chipped in with 10 points, five assists, two steals and two blocks.