| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIUE | 34 | 31 | 65 |
| WIU | 40 | 36 | 76 |
Western Illinois earns 76-65 win against SIU-Edwardsville
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Ryan Myers scored 24 points as Western Illinois beat SIU-Edwardsville 76-65 on Saturday night.
Myers had six rebounds for the Leathernecks (20-11, 13-5 Ohio Valley Conference). Jesiah West scored 13 points while going 4 of 10 and 5 of 11 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds. Quinlan Bennett was 6 of 12 shooting and 1 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points.
The Cougars (16-15, 9-9) were led by Damarco Minor, who posted 20 points and 11 rebounds. Shamar Wright added 11 points, 10 rebounds and four steals for SIU-Edwardsville. In addition, Ray'Sean Taylor had 11 points and seven assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Scott Tierney
- Chris Duprey
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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