Game # 12
Western Illinois (10-2, 2-1 OVC) vs SEMO (5-7, 1-2 OVC)
Match Information:
Date: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Venue: Show Me Center
Tip-Off: 1 p.m. CT
Last Meeting: Feb. 20, 2025, L 49-51
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Matchup
The Western Illinois women's basketball team continues their 2026 New Year road trip by visiting the SEMO Redhawks. The Leathernecks are 10-2 this season. Western Illinois is in its third year in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Last Time Out
Western Illinois women's basketball went the distance on the road, pushing UT Martin to double overtime before falling 86–78 on Jan. 1 at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Mia Nicastro led the Leathernecks with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Addi Brownfield added 21 points and 11 boards. WIU erased multiple deficits throughout the contest and forced overtime on a late three-pointer by Brownfield, but UT Martin pulled away in the second extra period.
Scouting the Redhawks
Southeast Missouri enters the 2025-26 season looking to take a step forward with a mix of returning experience and new faces under head coach Briley Palmer. The Redhawks are led by veteran guard Lexi McCully, a consistent scorer and strong free-throw shooter, while Ainaya Williams anchors the interior with her rebounding and shot-blocking presence. SEMO added depth through transfers across the lineup and will look to play a balanced offensive attack while relying on interior defense and physical play in the paint.
Up Next
The Leathernecks will come back home to host the Tennessee State Tigers on Jan. 8th at 5pm CT and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Jan.10 at 1pm CT. For more information, go to https://goleathernecks.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule.
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