Gilbeck leads Western Illinois in 95-56 win over Dominican
MACOMB, Ill. -- Seven-footer Brandon Gilbeck scored 19 points and blocked four shots, Isaac Johnson added 18 points and Western Illinois never trailed in beating Division III Dominican (Ill.) 95-56 on Wednesday night.
Freshman Ben Pyle and Zion Young scored 12 points apiece and Kobe Webster had 11 for the Leathernecks (2-1), who forced 22 turnovers and shot 55.9 percent from the field to the Stars' 38.2 percent.
Gilbeck made a layup, C.J. Duff sank a 3-pointer and Western Illinois opened with a 24-4 run and was never threatened. They were shooting 70.8 percent from the field at one point in the first half and led 50-24 at the break behind Gilbeck's 11 points.
Johnson's 3-point play midway through the second half gave the Leathernecks a 34-point lead.
Braquan Echols scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Stars.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Geoff Vejsicky
- Marcus Gossard
- Brian Shore
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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