Lindenwood 91, at Western Illinois 69

MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — An explosive first-half offensive display and a dominant defensive effort propelled the Lindenwood Lions to a decisive 91-69 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks in an Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Western Hall. The Lions seized control from the opening tip, building a commanding 22-point halftime lead they would never relinquish. Lindenwood shot 51.4 percent from the field in the first half, connecting on 18 of 35 attempts, while its defense stifled Western Illinois into 28.6 percent shooting and forced eight turnovers before the break. The 50-28 halftime score effectively decided the contest,… Read more...