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Western Kentucky comes back, edges Eastern Kentucky, 66-60

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Luke Frampton scored 21 points as Western Kentucky came from behind to beat Eastern Kentucky 66-60 on Thursday night.

Frampton was 6 of 8 shooting, including 5 for 6 from distance, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Hilltoppers (1-0). Jairus Hamilton scored 11 points and added nine rebounds. Dayvion McKnight was 4 of 15 shooting and 3 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points.

Cooper Robb led the Colonels (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 11 points and seven rebounds. Eastern Kentucky also got 10 points from Michael Moreno. In addition, Devontae Blanton finished with 10 points and four assists.

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Western Kentucky next plays Saturday against Kentucky State at home, and Eastern Kentucky will visit Cincinnati on Sunday.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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