Denver holds off Western Kentucky 62-59
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Brian Stafford scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half to lead Denver to a 62-59 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday night.
A 12-2 run by the Hilltoppers late in the game helped trim an 18-point Pioneers' lead to 59-57 with 39 seconds remaining. Stafford sealed the game by making two free throws with 9 seconds remaining to give Denver a 61-57 lead.
The Pioneers won on the road for just the fifth time in their past 62 games.
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Travis Hallam chipped in 15 points while Chase Hallam had 11 points and nine rebounds for the Pioneers.
Denver (7-9, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference) led 37-22 at the half on 17-of-30 shooting while Western Kentucky (5-9, 0-2) shot just 9 for 26.
Juan Pattillo led the Hilltoppers with 24 points and 11 rebounds and Sergio Kerusch also had a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.