Omaha 41, at Western Illinois 90

MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — The Western Illinois women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance from the opening tip, overwhelming Omaha in a 90-41 victory on Saturday at Western Hall. The Leathernecks, improving to 8-1, established control immediately with a suffocating defensive effort that translated into easy offense. They opened the game on a 16-0 run before Omaha managed its first field goal, setting a tone that would last all afternoon. Western Illinois forced 25 Omaha turnovers, converting them into 33 points, while committing only 10 turnovers of their own. Omaha, which fell to 1-10, struggled profoundly against the pressure. The… Read more...