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
2023-24 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Morehead State | 14-4 | - | 26-9 |
UT Martin | 14-4 | - | 21-11 |
Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 21-13 |
Western Illinois | 13-5 | 1 | 21-12 |
Tennessee State | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
SIU Edwardsville | 9-9 | 5 | 17-16 |
Eastern Illinois | 8-10 | 6 | 14-18 |
Tennessee Tech | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
Southern Indiana | 5-13 | 9 | 8-24 |
Southeast Missouri State | 4-14 | 10 | 9-22 |
Lindenwood | 3-15 | 11 | 9-22 |