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Lee, Mehinti Lead UAB to 72-54 Win Over WKU

Lee, Mehinti Lead UAB to 72-54 Win Over WKU
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By The Associated Press
Jan. 12, 2017 | BIRMINGHAM, AL
By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2017 | 09:31 PM | BIRMINGHAM, AL
William Lee and Tosin Mehinti combined for 36 points to lead UAB to a dominating 72-54 win over Western Kentucky on Thursday night.

Lee, who has scored at least 19 points in three straight games, was 7 of 8 from the floor for 19 with seven rebounds and three assists. Mehinti made 7 of 9 field goal attempts for 17 points.

The Blazers (10-7, 3-1 Conference USA) have won three straight after falling to Middle Tennessee 60-49.

UAB rolled to a 30-20 halftime advantage, pushed that to 61-35 lead midway through the second half, and coasted to the victory.

UAB hit 29 of 57 (51 percent) from the floor while limiting the Hilltoppers to 19-of-54 (35 percent shooting).

Western Kentucky (9-9, 3-2), which has lost two straight, had its five-game win streak snapped on Saturday, losing to Old Dominion 79-67.

Pancake Thomas led the Hilltoppers with 14 points.

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