By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team played two overtime games in three days, and didn’t win either. The Leathernecks, though, hope they can take some positives away, especially after Saturday’s 96-89 loss to Southern Indiana at Western Hall. Western Illinois (16-11 overall, 7-9 Ohio Valley Conference) lost in double overtime on Thursday to Morehead State, then fell in one overtime to the Screaming Eagles (20-6, 15-1) the OVC’s regular-season champion. “This is probably the most frustrating, even compared to Thursday,” said Western Illinois guard Raegan McCowan, who had 45 points and eight rebounds. “It probably … Continue reading SOUTHERN INDIANA 96, WIU 89: Leathernecks Look For Positives After Another OT Loss

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — The lament after Western Illinois’ 87-85 double-overtime loss to Morehead State on Thursday night wasn’t about how the Leathernecks finished. It was more about the start. Western Illinois scored just 16 first-half points, fell behind by 17 points twice in the third quarter, then had a furious comeback to force both overtimes. “You can’t play three really poor quarters of basketball,” Western Illinois coach JD Gravina said. The Leathernecks opened a four-game home stretch to close the regular season with a chance to make a run to at least getting a bye in the … Continue reading MOREHEAD STATE 87, WIU 85: Slow Start Dooms Leathernecks In Double-OT Loss