Leathernecks Bounce Back, Rally For Home Win

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Sometimes there are games a team can’t afford to lose, even in November. Western Illinois’ men’s basketball team had one of those on Saturday. The Leathernecks didn’t lose. Western Illinois rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final six minutes to defeat Central Arkansas 63-61 at Western Hall. Ryan Myers’ two free throws in the closing 1.3 seconds provided the final margin, completing a victory the Leathernecks needed after Wednesday’s 87-73 home loss to Green Bay. “We had to stay together,” said center Tay Knox, whose blocked shot was the final big defensive play … Continue reading Leathernecks Bounce Back, Rally For Home Win

WIU ‘Punched In The Mouth’ In Loss To Green Bay

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Sean Smith and Ryan Myers knew exactly what their coach was going to say. Long before Western Illinois coach Chad Boudreau took the blame for Wednesday’s 87-73 loss to Green Bay in the home opener at Western Hall, Smith and Myers came into the Hall of Fame Room and took the heat off their coach. “The coaches gave us the blueprint to win this game,” Myers said. “It’s on us. Coach is going to take accountability for everything. But it’s on us. He gave us the blueprint to win this game.” “It’s on us,” … Continue reading WIU ‘Punched In The Mouth’ In Loss To Green Bay