Western Illinois Leathernecks at Valparaiso Beacons
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Ajiboye's 21 lead Valparaiso past Western Illinois 73-66
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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| 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
 WIU |
 VAL |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-59 | FG | 26-55 |
| 42.4 | Field Goal % | 47.3 |
| 5-19 | 3PT | 7-16 |
| 26.3 | Three Point % | 43.8 |
| 11-14 | FT | 14-20 |
| 78.6 | Free Throw % | 70.0 |
| 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:
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Attendance: 1,257 | Capacity:
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State | 15-5 | - | 21-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 13-7 | 2 | 22-12 |
| Little Rock | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Tennessee State | 12-8 | 3 | 17-16 |
| Lindenwood | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Morehead State | 10-10 | 5 | 15-17 |
| UT Martin | 9-11 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 12-19 |
| Western Illinois | 6-14 | 9 | 12-19 |
| Southern Indiana | 5-15 | 10 | 10-20 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 17-3 | - | 31-4 |
| Bradley | 15-5 | 2 | 28-9 |
| Northern Iowa | 14-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Belmont | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Illinois State | 10-10 | 7 | 22-14 |
| UIC | 10-10 | 7 | 17-14 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| Indiana State | 8-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Southern Illinois | 8-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Evansville | 8-12 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Valparaiso | 6-14 | 11 | 15-19 |
| Missouri State | 2-18 | 15 | 9-23 |