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WIU WBB
70
Winner Western Ill. WIU 15-6,6-4 OVC
59
Southeast Mo. St. SEMO 6-15,3-7 OVC
Winner
Western Ill. WIU
15-6,6-4 OVC
70
Final
59
Southeast Mo. St. SEMO
6-15,3-7 OVC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Western Ill. WIU 20 19 14 17 70
Southeast Mo. St. SEMO 16 14 17 12 59

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

Balanced Scoring Leads WIU to Victory Over SEMO

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois uses a balanced scoring attack as they defeat Southeast Missouri State 70-59 inside the Show Me Center on Saturday afternoon. The Leathernecks move to 15-6 overall and 6-4 in conference play.

Raegan McCowan set the tone early, scoring the opening bucket just a minute and a half into the game. Alissa Dins showcased her shooting skills, hitting a three-pointer that contributed to WIU taking an early 7-5 lead.

The Leathernecks extended their advantage to 9-5 from the charity stripe, with Addi Brownfield knocking down a pair of free throws. WIU found themselves trailing 14-11 late in the first quarter. That's when Anna Deets stepped up, initiating a remarkable 9-2 run from the free-throw line. Deets continued her impressive performance with back-to-back three-pointers and two more free throws, allowing WIU to lead 20-16 at the end of the first quarter.

Deets didn't stop there, extending WIU's lead to its largest of the day with her third three-pointer of the half to start quarter two. The team kept the momentum going, with Kaylen Reed adding another triple to give WIU a commanding 28-20 lead. McCowan and Deets further increased the gap, with WIU enjoying a 12-point lead at 32-20. Deets' jump shot during this stretch marked her achievement of 1,000 career points at Western Illinois. As the first half concluded, both teams traded baskets, and Addi Brownfield and Deets ensured WIU stayed ahead by nine, leading 39-30 at halftime. 

The third quarter started slowly for WIU, remaining scoreless for the first three minutes. SEMO took advantage with a 6-0 run, but WIU responded swiftly. Allie Meadows drove to the basket, drawing a foul and extending WIU's lead back to six.

Brownfield and Deets continued their impressive free-throw shooting, maintaining WIU's dominance. Jasmine Nichols contributed, pushing WIU ahead by seven at 49-42. SEMO attempted to cut into the lead, but WIU responded effectively. In the final minute of the third quarter, Deets and Brownfield's baskets ensured WIU led 53-47.

The fourth quarter started with SEMO on a 5-0 run, prompting a timeout. However, WIU answered decisively with a 15-2 run over the next six minutes. The Leathernecks saw balanced scoring during this stretch, with Meadows, Dins, McCowan, and Brownfield all contributing. McCowan's exceptional play, securing her third consecutive double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds, ultimately iced the game. WIU emerged victorious with a 70-59 win.

Anna Deets led WIU in scoring with 21 points, 17 of which came in the first half. She also added six rebounds to her impressive stat line. Raegan McCowan's consistent performance earned her a double-double, while Addi Brownfield contributed 13 points, going 3-4 from the field and an impressive 7-8 from the free-throw line. 
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