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GAME 9: WIU welcomes Iowa Wesleyan

| By: WIU Athletic Communications

Leathernecks take on Tigers


 
Who | Iowa Wesleyan (11-1) at Western Illinois (4-4)
 
When | Wednesday, December 7, 6 p.m.
 
Where | Western Hall, Macomb, Illinois
 
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The Western Illinois men close out a four-game homestand on Wednesday, taking on Iowa Wesleyan at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Leathernecks are currently on a two-game winning streak, most recently scoring a 90-72 victory over Texas Rio Grande Valley on Saturday.
 
About the Leathernecks:
Western Illinois (4-4) comes in averaging 76.5 points per game while allowing 74.5. The Leathernecks are shooting 46.2 percent from the field this year while allowing opponents to make 45.9.
Trenton Massner leads a balanced team attack in scoring, averaging 15 points per game. Alec Rosner chips in 14.5, Jesiah West adds 11.8, Quinlan Bennett chips in 10.5 and Vuk Stevanic scores 9.4.
Bennett adds six rebounds per game while West contributes 5.3.
 
About the Tigers:
Iowa Wesleyan (11-1) has been on a roll, winning 10 straight games and receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches' Poll. Allante Pickens leads the way, averaging in double figures for the Tigers.
 
Approaching Milestones:
With their early-season scoring outbursts, a pair of Leathernecks are approaching individual scoring milestones.
Trenton Massner is currently 24 points away from 1500 career individual points while Alec Rosner needs 28 for 1000.
 
What's Next:
The Leathernecks head back on the road this weekend, taking on instate rival Eastern Illinois on Saturday. The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Charleston. The Panthers are currently 2-7.
 
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