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WIU WBB
75
Winner Western Ill. WIU 14-6,5-4 OVC
68
Lindenwood Linden 5-15,3-7 OVC
Winner
Western Ill. WIU
14-6,5-4 OVC
75
Final
68
Lindenwood Linden
5-15,3-7 OVC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Western Ill. WIU 24 14 21 16 75
Lindenwood Linden 18 16 21 13 68

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

Raegan McCowan Leads the Way as WIU Takes Down Lindenwood

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois takes down the Lindenwood Lions 75-68 inside Hyland Arena on Thursday night. Western Illinois moves to 14-6 overall and 5-4 in conference play.

Raegan McCowan set the scoring pace from the free-throw line, giving WIU an early 2-0 lead. The offensive onslaught continued as Anna Deets sank a three-pointer and Addi Brownfield converted a layup, extending WIU's advantage to 7-2. Tied at 12, Mallory McDermott entered the game off the bench, igniting the offense with consecutive three-pointers, propelling WIU to an 18-12 lead with 3:01 left in the opening quarter

McCowan and McDermott maintained WIU's lead by combining for three consecutive free throws, resulting in a 21-14 advantage. McDermott's perimeter shooting added to the lead, reaching 24-16 with 1:04 left in the quarter. However, Lindenwood managed to trim the lead to six (24-18) after the first quarter.

The second quarter opened with Deets executing an old-fashioned three-point play, keeping WIU in control at 27-20. Lindenwood attempted to narrow the gap, but McCowan and Brownfield responded, pushing WIU's lead back to eight at 32-24. Both teams exchanged points, leading to three minutes of scoreless basketball. Lindenwood closed the half on a 4-0 run, but WIU still held a 38-34 lead at halftime.

The third quarter saw McCowan and Deets leading the charge, pushing WIU ahead by six. Lindenwood fought back, tying the game at 44, only for WIU to respond swiftly with Alissa Dins' left-handed layup, regaining a 46-44 lead. WIU maintained a slim advantage as the quarter unfolded, with McDermott's bench contributions crucial in securing a 59-55 lead.

The final frame began with Lindenwood on a 5-0 run, seizing a 60-59 lead. McCowan halted the Lions' momentum with a 15-foot jump shot, reclaiming a one-point lead for WIU. In the closing minutes, WIU trailed 68-66, but McCowan's clutch jumper tied the game at 68. This sparked a pivotal run, with Allie Meadows and Deets combining for key baskets, securing a 75-68 victory for WIU.

Raegan McCowan's standout performance included her fifth double-double, tallying 26 points and 11 rebounds. Mallory McDermott played a pivotal role off the bench, contributing 15 of WIU's 19 bench points, with four three-pointers. Anna Deets moved closer to the 1,000 career points milestone, finishing with 17 points and a perfect 7-7 from the free-throw line. Western Illinois showcased impressive shooting, going 55.6% from the field (25-45) and 46.2% from beyond the arc (6-13). 
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