- Matchup: Western Illinois Leathernecks vs SE Missouri State Redhawks
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Show Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-9) are set to travel to the Show Me Center this Saturday to challenge the SE Missouri State Redhawks (6-7).
In their previous outing, the Western Illinois Leathernecks faced off against SIU Edwardsville, suffering a defeat with a score of 66-61. The Leathernecks finished with a field goal percentage of 42.0%, hitting 21 of 50 attempts, including 4 of 13 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 22 for an efficiency of 68.2%. On the boards, they secured a total of 22 rebounds, with 4 being offensive. They also recorded 8 assists, forced the opponents into 13 turnovers, and made 7 steals. Defensively, Western Illinois allowed their rivals to shoot at 39.2%, giving up 20 field goals from 51 attempts. SIU Edwardsville, meanwhile, managed 8 assists and 6 steals, grabbing 31 rebounds (7 offensive) without a single block. At the charity stripe, they achieved 78.3% by sinking 18 of 23 attempts and netted 8 out of 20 three-point tries. Both teams finished with 18 personal fouls.
Lucas Lorenzen played a pivotal role in the contest, registering 19 points with a field goal rate of 42.9%. He played 37 minutes, snagging 5 rebounds and distributing 1 assist.
Entering this match, Western Illinois holds a record of 4-9 for the current season. They average 68.2 points per game, placing them at 335th nationally, while their field goal percentage stands at 42.5%. The Leathernecks are making 31.1% of their three-point attempts (70 of 225) and 66.8% from the foul line. Collectively, they are averaging 34.3 rebounds per game and have accrued 105 assists this season, ranking 364th in the nation for passing efficiency. They commit an average of 12.2 turnovers per game while averaging 17.1 personal fouls each night.
On defense, the Leathernecks force an average of 11.5 turnovers per game and commit 17.0 fouls. Their opponents convert 36.8% of their three-point attempts, and they are currently 229th in terms of points allowed per game at 75.2. The Leathernecks’ overall defensive effort yields a field goal percentage of 45.6% (339 of 743), while they allow 33.8 rebounds per game on average. They rank 156th nationwide in assists permitted, totaling 175 for the season.
In their most recent game, the SE Missouri State Redhawks achieved a victory with a final score of 91-82 against Tennessee State. The Redhawks gathered 29 defensive rebounds along with 8 offensive boards for a total of 37. They recorded 18 turnovers while making 4 steals in this game. Tennessee State committed 21 personal fouls, leading to 29 free-throw attempts, of which SE Missouri State converted 22 for a shooting percentage of 75.9%. From beyond the arc, the Redhawks were successful with 9 of 20 attempts (45.0%). Overall, SE Missouri State finished strong, shooting 30 for 52 from the field, equating to 57.7%. Tennessee State shot 42.4% overall, landing 25 of 59 attempts, and went 40.0% from three-point range while hitting 26 out of 36 free throws (72.2%). In terms of rebounding, SE Missouri State allowed Tennessee State to collect a total of 25 boards (7 offensive).
Marqueas Bell was instrumental for the Redhawks in this matchup, scoring 22 points over 36 minutes on the court and adding 3 assists. He boasted an impressive shooting percentage of 88.9%, hitting 8 of 9 attempts, and grabbing 12 rebounds.
The Redhawks currently possess a season record of 6-7. Offensively, they are converting 46.3% of their field goal attempts, placing them 144th nationally. SE Missouri State has scored a total of 1,028 points this year, averaging 79.1 per game, while collecting 34.5 rebounds per game. They assist teammates 13.5 times on average (ranking 255th in the nation) while committing 13.0 turnovers per game. SE Missouri State has an average of 20.4 personal fouls per game and is shooting 71.5% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive side, the Redhawks rank 268th nationally in points allowed per game with 76.8. They force an average of 15.1 turnovers and allow opposing teams to shoot 45.9% from the field (300th in collegiate basketball). SE Missouri State allows 34.4% shooting from beyond the arc (86 of 250) and opponents make 75.0% of their free throws. They give up an average of 11.0 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, placing 38th and 96th in these categories, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Western Illinois
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