Cbo Newton scored 23 points as the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 97-94 on Sunday at Hooper Eblen Center.
The Golden Eagles came out fast, taking the first half 50-41. They led by as many as 15 points. The Hilltoppers had a 10-0 run in the second half.
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For Tennessee Tech, Cbo Newton finished with 23 points and five rebounds, Trent Mosquera added 17 points and five rebounds, while Caleb Sanders chipped in 16 points and seven rebounds.
For Western Kentucky, Teagan Moore led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, a double-double, and LJ Hackman added 17 points.
The Golden Eagles moved to 2-1. The Hilltoppers dropped to 2-1.
The Golden Eagles sit first in the SoCon and have won two straight. Tennessee Tech is 2-0 at home and 0-1 away from home. The Hilltoppers are first in the CUSA. Western Kentucky is 2-0 at home and 0-1 away from home.
The Golden Eagles next visit the Indiana Hoosiers on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Hilltoppers next host the Campbellsville Tigers on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
