<p>BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Charles Bassey had 21 points as Western Kentucky rolled past Rice 89-66 on Saturday.</p>
<p>Bassey shot 9 for 10 from the field.</p>
<p>Taveion Hollingsworth had 16 points and seven assists for Western Kentucky (15-4, 8-2 Conference USA), which earned its sixth consecutive victory. Luke Frampton added 15 points. Carson Williams had 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.</p>
<p>Western Kentucky posted a season-high 24 assists.</p>
<p>Quincy Olivari had 14 points for the Owls (12-10, 6-8). Cavit Ege Havsa added 12 points and seven rebounds. Cameron Sheffield had 11 points.</p>
<p>The Hilltoppers improve to 2-0 against the Owls for the season. Western Kentucky defeated Rice 77-71 on Friday.</p>
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