Hollingsworth’s free throws lift WKU over Gaels in NIT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth scored 21 points including two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift Western Kentucky to a 69-67 win over Saint Mary’s in a first-round NIT game. Charles Bassey’s dunk with 35 seconds left tied the game after Alex Ducas made a 3-pointer to give Saint Mary’s its first lead since midway through the first half. A turnover led to a transition drive by Hollingsworth when he was fouled to set up the winning free throws. Tommy Kuhse scored 17 points with 11 assists to lead the Gaels.