WIU 94, SIUE 82: Double-Doubles Counter A 3-Point Attack
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — The double-double duo of Raegan McCowan and Mia Nicastro was the perfect counter to the 3-point barrage Western Illinois faced in Saturday’s 94-82 win over SIU-Edwardsville at Western Hall. McCowan had 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Nicastro had 23 points and 10 rebounds, which offset the 15 3-pointers of the Cougars. “That’s the difference,” Western Illinois coach JD Gravina said. McCowan and Nicastro had every point in the 12-2 run to start the fourth quarter that gave the Leathernecks (12-9 overall, 6-6 Ohio Valley Conference) a 78-71 lead. “I think Mia and I … Continue reading WIU 94, SIUE 82: Double-Doubles Counter A 3-Point Attack
EIU 71, WIU 59: Leathernecks’ Losing Streak Reaches Seven
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Chad Boudreau is still searching for something to end Western Illinois’ losing streak. The Leathernecks lost their seventh consecutive game on Thursday, falling to Eastern Illinois 71-59 on Thursday night at Western Hall. Western Illinois (8-14 overall, 2-9 Ohio Valley Conference) fell into last place in the OVC to start the second half of the conference schedule. A team that had high expectations coming off a 21-win year last season is now scrambling just to get into the conference tournament. “So frustrating,” Boudreau, the Leathernecks’ head coach, said. “I appreciate that, even with as … Continue reading EIU 71, WIU 59: Leathernecks’ Losing Streak Reaches Seven
McCowan Gets To 1,000 As Leathernecks Topple Eastern Illinois
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Raegan McCowan knew the horn and the substitution was for her. Four seconds remained as Mallory McDermott entered the game and McCowan headed to the Western Illinois bench, where she hugged coach JD Gravina … Continue reading McCowan Gets To 1,000 As Leathernecks Topple Eastern Illinois
Hawkeyes Happy To Stack Wins, No Matter How They Look
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — It’s time for Iowa’s women’s basketball team to start stacking wins. January is about to ease into February, and March isn’t that far away, and for the moment it’s probably wise to start … Continue reading Hawkeyes Happy To Stack Wins, No Matter How They Look
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Nicastro Grateful For Opportunity With Leathernecks
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Mia Nicastro’s smile spoke as loud as her voice. It was noisy in Western Hall on Saturday as Western Illinois’ men’s basketball team was warming up for its game against Southeast Missouri State. The Leathernecks’ women’s team … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Nicastro Grateful For Opportunity With Leathernecks
Iowa Notebook: Hawkeyes’ Travels Are Usually Quick Trips
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s men’s basketball team isn’t going to be in Columbus, Ohio very long. The Hawkeyes play Ohio State on Monday night, but Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said on Sunday it’s a business trip that won’t take long … Continue reading Iowa Notebook: Hawkeyes’ Travels Are Usually Quick Trips
WIU 94, SEMO 66: Leathernecks Bounce Back, Dominate In Win
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — The good thing about the Ohio Valley Conference schedule is how quickly a team can rebound from a loss. The usual Thursday night/Saturday afternoon schedule doesn’t allow much time to think about a loss. … Continue reading WIU 94, SEMO 66: Leathernecks Bounce Back, Dominate In Win
SEMO 72, WIU 51: Another Lineup Change, But Leathernecks’ Streak Reaches Six
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Chad Boudreau is trying all kinds of combinations to get Western Illinois out of its current losing streak. It was another new starting lineup for the Leathernecks, but it was another loss on Saturday, … Continue reading SEMO 72, WIU 51: Another Lineup Change, But Leathernecks’ Streak Reaches Six
LITTLE ROCK 62, WIU 51: Leathernecks’ Losing Streak Reaches Five
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — The little things add up for losses, a lesson Western Illinois’ basketball team is learning a lot these days. Thursday’s 62-51 loss to Little Rock at Western Hall was the fifth consecutive for the Leathernecks (8-12 overall, 2-7 Ohio Valley Conference), who are looking at this four-game homestand as a chance to get right after their recent struggles. “We keep stringing together Ls,” guard Sean Smith said. “We have to figure out a way to turn it around.” Western Illinois missed 12 free throws, and went 4 of 18 in 3-pointers. The Leathernecks committed … Continue reading LITTLE ROCK 62, WIU 51: Leathernecks’ Losing Streak Reaches Five
LITTLE ROCK 65, WIU 60: Leathernecks Hurt By Turnovers In Home Loss
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — The explanation for why Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team lost to Little Rock 65-60 on Thursday night could be found in the 24 turnovers the Leathernecks committed. The explanation of the last turnover, which came when the Leathernecks had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, was something neither coach JD Gravina or guard Addi Brownfield could understand. The Leathernecks (9-9 overall, 3-6 Ohio Valley Conference) stayed with the Trojans (9-9, 7-2) for the entire game — Little Rock’s biggest lead was six points, and Western Illinois led by as much … Continue reading LITTLE ROCK 65, WIU 60: Leathernecks Hurt By Turnovers In Home Loss
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