Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks
OVC Championship - Quarterfinal
16-15, 8-12 OVC
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16-15, 8-12 OVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 20 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 78 |
EIU | 20 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 75 |
18-12, 15-5 OVC
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18-12, 15-5 OVC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
53% (30-57)
Field Goal %
38% (27-71)
56% (10-18)
Three Point %
25% (5-20)
73% (8-11)
Free Throw %
70% (16-23)
12
Turnovers
7
36
Rebounds
42
6
Largest Lead
9
Game Information
Evansville, IN
Referee:Angel Kent
Referee:Timothy Hackett
Referee:Traci Drake
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 30-57 | 27-71 |
| Field Goal % | 53 | 38 |
| 3PT | 10-18 | 5-20 |
| Three Point % | 56 | 25 |
| FT | 8-11 | 16-23 |
| Free Throw % | 73 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 42 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 19 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 30 | 23 |
| Assists | 11 | 15 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Total Turnovers | 12 | 7 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 5 | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 10 | 8 |
| Points in Paint | 26 | 34 |
| Fouls | 21 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 6 | 9 |
WIU vs EIU Videos
Raegan McCowan sinks the basket for the lead
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks - Game Highlights
Mia Nicastro with the and-1!
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Lindenwood | 16-4 | - | 25-8 |
| Southern Indiana | 14-6 | 2 | 21-11 |
| Morehead State | 13-7 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 11-9 | 5 | 15-16 |
| UT Martin | 9-11 | 7 | 13-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 8 | 15-14 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 8-12 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-12 | 8 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee State | 4-16 | 12 | 5-24 |
| Eastern Illinois | 3-17 | 13 | 4-27 |
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