MACOMB, IL - In a thrilling and high-scoring match, Western Illinois dominated the court to secure an impressive 101-23 victory over Hannible-LaGrange. From the tip-off, Western Illinois exhibited outstanding offensive prowess, sinking three-pointers and executing seamless fast breaks that left Hannibal-LaGrange behind.

Western Illinois' offense was firing on all cylinders as the Leathernecks started the scoring quickly. After falling behind 4-0, the Leathernecks used a 14-0 run, pulling in front 14-4. WIU kept the foot on the gas pedal as two free throws from Jasmine Nichols and a layup by Kaylen Reed would end the quarter with WIU holding a 16-point advantage, 26-10. 

The Leathernecks did not slow down on the offensive side and slowed the Trojans down on the defensive side. Allowing just a combined six points over the next two quarters, WIU saw themselves ahead 74-16 after three-quarters of play. The Leathernecks would add 27 more points in quarter four as they would reach the 100-point mark, beating Hannibal-LaGrange 101-23

Alissa Dins showcased her versatility with 5 points, three assists, and an impressive nine rebounds. Allie Meadows added 4 points, two assists, and five rebounds to the tally, while Mallory McDermott displayed scoring prowess with 18 points on 7-13 field goals, accompanied by five rebounds.

Raegan McCowan was efficient from the field (6-11 FG) and the free-throw line (3-3 FT), contributing 15 points, one assist, and six rebounds. Addi Brownfield demonstrated all-around play with 6 points, four assists, and seven rebounds, while Carla Flores chipped in with 6 points, three rebounds, and four assists.

Lily Randgaard made her presence felt with 8 points, five rebounds, and three assists, and Kennedy Flanagan added 5 points and four rebounds. Kaylen Reed had an impressive outing with 11 points, six assists, and five rebounds, shooting efficiently at 4-5 from the field and 2-4 from beyond the arc.

Jasmine Nichols emerged as a scoring powerhouse, leading the team with 20 points on an outstanding 8-9 shooting, accompanied by six rebounds. Ainsley Holthaus contributed 3 points to round out the scoring.

Notably, the bench players made a significant impact, outscoring the opponents 53-0 and highlighting the depth of Western Illinois. Fast break points were another area of dominance, with Western Illinois capitalizing on 20 Hannibal LaGrange turnovers to score 23 points compared to their opponents' zero. The rebounding battle was decisively won by WIU, outrebounding their opponents 61-34.

The Leathernecks will hit the road for their next matchup. WIU heads to Valparaiso, Ind., to battle with the Beacons before returning home to take on Stephens College.