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WIU MBB
66
Western Ill. WIU 6-5,0-0 OVC
89
Winner South Dakota SD 9-4,0-0 Summit League
Western Ill. WIU
6-5,0-0 OVC
66
Final
89
South Dakota SD
9-4,0-0 Summit League
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Western Ill. WIU 31 35 66
South Dakota SD 53 36 89

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | WIU Athletic Communications

WIU Falls in Non-Conference Finale

MACOMB, Ill – Western Illinois fell on the road to South Dakota 89-66 to wrap up their non-conference schedule. The Leathernecks fall to 6-5 overall on the season.

After allowing 53 points in the first half, Western Illinois's defense battled in the second half, allowing only 36 Coyote points. Offensively, the Leathernecks shot 40% from the field and 60% from the three-point arc in the second half.
 
Marko Maletic was a bright spot for Western Illinois, leading the team with 24 points, including an impressive 6-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc. Julius Rollins added 13 points and demonstrated his versatility with consistent contributions on both ends of the court. Sean Smith chipped in 11 points, showing efficiency with a 5-of-9 performance from the field. Tay Knox was active on the boards, pulling down a team-high nine rebounds, including six on the offensive end.

Western Illinois opens Ohio Valley play when it welcomes Tennessee Tech into Western Hall on Tuesday (Dec. 17). The tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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