Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Lindenwood Lions
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 48 | 31 | 79 |
LIN | 38 | 33 | 71 |
Kalakon scores 25 as Western Illinois downs Lindenwood 79-71
SAINT CHARLES, Mo. -- — JJ Kalakon had 25 points in Western Illinois' 79-71 win against Lindenwood on Thursday night.
Kalakon had five rebounds for the Leathernecks (14-8, 7-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Ryan Myers scored 21 points, going 7 of 9 from the floor, including 5 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line. Jesiah West was 5 of 8 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
The Lions (8-15, 2-8) were led in scoring by Keenon Cole, who finished with 24 points and seven rebounds. Lindenwood also got 19 points from Darius Beane. Jaylon McDaniel also put up 12 points.
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Game Information
Saint Charles, MO
Referee:Scott Tierney
Referee:Michael Ingram
Referee:Sean West
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 10-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Tennessee State | 8-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-4 | 2 | 13-10 |
| Morehead State | 8-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 8-5 | 2.5 | 15-9 |
| Lindenwood | 8-5 | 2.5 | 14-10 |
| Little Rock | 6-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Eastern Illinois | 5-7 | 5 | 9-14 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-8 | 6 | 9-14 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-10 | 8 | 5-17 |
| Western Illinois | 0-12 | 10 | 4-19 |
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