Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Lindenwood Lions
OVC Championship - Final
25-8, 16-4 OVC
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25-8, 16-4 OVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIN | 11 | 11 | 28 | 15 | 65 |
WIU | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 71 |
26-5, 16-4 OVC
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26-5, 16-4 OVC
Game Leaders
Team Stats
39% (22-57)
Field Goal %
55% (26-47)
33% (9-27)
Three Point %
44% (4-9)
75% (12-16)
Free Throw %
79% (15-19)
8
Turnovers
16
22
Rebounds
38
0%
Percent Led
96%
0
Largest Lead
16
Game Information
Evansville, IN
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Referee:Daniel Drake
Referee:Jessyca Christopher
Referee:Chris Stafford
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 22-57 | 26-47 |
| Field Goal % | 39 | 55 |
| 3PT | 9-27 | 4-9 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 44 |
| FT | 12-16 | 15-19 |
| Free Throw % | 75 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 38 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 15 | 31 |
| Assists | 12 | 14 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Total Turnovers | 8 | 16 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 15 | 7 |
| Fast Break Points | 7 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 24 | 34 |
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 0 | 16 |
| Percent Led | 0 | 96 |
LIN vs WIU Videos
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2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Lindenwood | 16-4 | - | 25-8 |
| Southern Indiana | 14-6 | 2 | 21-11 |
| Morehead State | 13-7 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 11-9 | 5 | 15-16 |
| UT Martin | 9-11 | 7 | 13-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 8 | 15-14 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 8-12 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 8-12 | 8 | 14-18 |
| Tennessee State | 4-16 | 12 | 5-24 |
| Eastern Illinois | 3-17 | 13 | 4-27 |
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