Western Illinois Leathernecks @ IU Indianapolis Jaguars
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 39 | 32 | 71 |
IUIN | 47 | 42 | 89 |
IUPUI pulls away late for 89-71 win over Western Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS -- Darell Combs scored 28 points for the third time this season and IUPUI pulled away late for an 89-71 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday to open Summit League play.
IUPUI scored on three straight possessions for an 87-70 lead. Kellon Thomas sank a 3-pointer from the corner on a broken play, Combs hit a baseline jumper and Thomas made two free throws with 1:18 left.
Matt O'Leary had 20 points and nine rebounds for his fifth 20-plus game this season for IUPUI (7-8). The Jaguars won their conference opener for the third year in a row and it was their fifth straight win at home.
IUPUI was 20 of 23 from the free-throw line, compared to 7 of 11 for WIU, and had a 41-30 advantage on the glass.
Mike Miklusak scored a career-high 23 points for Western Illinois (4-9). He tied a career-best with five 3-pointers and had five rebounds and five assists. Garret Covington added 22 points and Jalen Morgan chipped in 10.
Game Information
Indianapolis, IN
Referee:Glenn Mayborg
Referee:David Cronin
Referee:Geoff Vejsicky
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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