Hollingsworth's free throws lift WKU over Gaels in NIT

St. Mary's forward Judah Brown (25) takes the ball away from Western Kentucky guard Jordan Rawls (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey (23) goes after a rebound with St. Mary's forward Matthias Tass (11) and guard Tommy Kuhse (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

St. Mary's guard Logan Johnson (0) has his shot contested by Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey (23) and guard Josh Anderson (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Western Kentucky guard Luke Frampton (14) drives to the basket on St. Mary's guard Alex Ducas (44) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)