Anderson sparks Western Kentucky past FIU 84-71
Josh Anderson had 16 points as Western Kentucky defeated Florida International 84-71 in Conference USA actionJANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from COVID protocol Anderson provided 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 19 minutes during Saturday's 71-48 win over Ole Miss.
Impact Anderson began the season as a starter but is coming off a three-game stretch of missed games due to COVID-19 protocol. The fifth-year guard showed there wasn't any rust to shake off by going perfect from the field, while the Hilltoppers pulled off a decisive win against a SEC opponent. He'll need to stay sharp Saturday if Western Kentucky hopes to pull another upset when it welcomes Louisville to town.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will be available Saturday Anderson will play Saturday against Mississippi, according to Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News.
Impact Anderson missed the last three games due to COVID-19 protocols, and he is now available and ready to return to action. His return should provide a boost on the offensive end of the floor for Western Kentucky, as he's averaging 9.2 points per game this season.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Targeting Dec. 11 return Anderson (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Saturday against Eastern Kentucky and isn't expected back until Dec. 11 versus Ole miss, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News report...
Impact Anderson's absence will leave the Hilltoppers down a key piece against their in-state foes Saturday. The senior guard had gotten off to a strong start to 2021-22, averaging 9.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals per contest. If the timeline holds true, Anderson would also be set to sit out Wednesday against Buffalo.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday Anderson won't play in Tuesday's game against Rhodes College due to health and safety protocols, Jared MacDonald of Bowling Green Daily News reports.
Impact Anderson will miss his first matchup of the season after starting the first six games of the year. The senior may be able to return in time for the team's next matchup against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday if he clears protocols.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Anderson will come off the bench in Friday's game against Old Dominion.
Impact Anderson had started each of his first 20 appearances this season, but he'll play a depth role Friday following his two-game absence. Jordan Rawls will start for a third consecutive game.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Officially active Anderson (ankle) will play Friday against Old Dominion, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Anderson participated in pregame warmups Friday, and he'll return to the court following a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle. In his five appearances prior to his absence, Anderson averaged 8.2 points and 5.2 rebounds over 30.4 minutes per game.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Friday Anderson (ankle) is warming up ahead of Friday's game against Old Dominion, Tyler Mansfield of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Anderson has been sidelined due to a sprained ankle over the past two contests, but he's dressed and warming up prior to Friday's matchup. He started in each of his first 20 appearances this season and could do so once again Friday if he's available to play.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not taking court Monday Anderson (ankle) will not play in Monday's game against FIU, Jared MacDonald of the BG Daily News reports.
Impact Anderson missed Sunday's game against FIU due to this ankle injury. It is just a sprain at this point, so we'll see if he will be able to come back next weekend for a pair of games against Old Dominion.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Sunday Anderson is unavailable for Sunday's game against FIU because of an apparent ankle injury.
Impact Anderson is dealing with a sprained ankle although it was never specified when exactly he suffered the injury. The 6-6 senior has started every game this season while averaging 10 points and four rebounds in 27.5 minutes per contest. With Luke Frampton also unavailable due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Rick Stansbury will opt to go Jordan Rawls in the starting five and could also rotate Kevin Osawe into the action as well.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
