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Western Illinois Leathernecks at Valparaiso Beacons

· NCAA Men's Basketball
Western Illinois Leathernecks
2-3, 0-3 Away
Final
66 - 73
Valparaiso Beacons
3-2, 3-1 Home

Ajiboye's 21 lead Valparaiso past Western Illinois 73-66

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Valparaiso Crusaders: Full Highlights

Ajiboye had eight rebounds for the Beacons (3-2). Cooper Schwieger scored 13 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. Jahari Williamson shot 5 for 10, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points, while adding three steals.

The Leathernecks (2-3, Ohio Valley Conference) were led by Jesiah West, who posted 19 points, six rebounds and two steals. James Dent Jr. added 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists for Western Illinois. In addition, Drew Cisse finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds.

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Recent Plays

2nd 0:00 End of Game 66 - 73
2nd 0:00 End of 2nd half 66 - 73
2nd 0:10 Isaiah Stafford Defensive Rebound. 66 - 73
2nd 0:15 James Dent Jr. missed Three Point Jumper. 66 - 73
2nd 0:20 Isaiah Stafford made Free Throw. 66 - 73

Statistics

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25-59 FG 26-55
42 Field Goal % 47
5-19 3PT 7-16
26 Three Point % 44
11-14 FT 14-20
79 Free Throw % 70
40 Rebounds 27
14 Offensive Rebounds 6
26 Defensive Rebounds 21
18 Assists 16
6 Steals 8
2 Blocks 4
15 Turnovers 10
3 Team Turnovers 1
15 Total Turnovers 10
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
8 Points Off Turnovers 21
2 Fast Break Points 11
34 Points in Paint 24
16 Fouls 13
8 Largest Lead 9

Game Information

Venue: Athletics-Recreation Center

Location: Valparaiso, IN
Attendance: 1,257 | Capacity:

2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Tennessee State 15-5 - 23-10
Morehead State 15-5 - 20-13
Southeast Missouri State 14-6 1 20-13
UT Martin 13-7 2 22-11
SIU Edwardsville 12-8 3 19-13
Lindenwood 11-9 4 18-15
Little Rock 9-11 6 12-20
Tennessee Tech 8-12 7 13-18
Eastern Illinois 8-12 7 13-20
Southern Indiana 4-16 11 7-23
Western Illinois 1-19 14 5-26

2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Belmont 16-4 - 26-6
Bradley 13-7 3 21-13
Illinois State 12-8 4 23-13
Murray State 12-8 4 20-13
UIC 12-8 4 19-16
Northern Iowa 11-9 5 23-13
Valparaiso 11-9 5 18-15
Southern Illinois 10-10 6 16-16
Drake 6-14 10 14-20
Indiana State 4-16 12 11-21
Evansville 3-17 13 7-25
Full Standings