Bassey, Rawls lead Western Kentucky past Alabama 73-71

[ASFN Admin]

Charles Bassey scored 27 points with 12 rebounds, scoring the game-winner on a putback with 23 seconds left and lifting Western Kentucky past Alabama 73-71 on Saturday. Jordan Rawls added a career-high 20 points and made four big free throws to erase a late three-point Alabama lead as the Hilltoppers (6-2) persevered through a tight second half, battling through 12 lead changes and 10 ties. Bassey's 27 points is two shy of his career high against Gardner Webb earlier this season.

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