WGEM Prediction: Eastern Illinois 69, Western Illinois 68
at Eastern Illinois
Massey says only a 37% chance of victory over EIU, with a predicted score of 71-66: https://masseyratings.com/game.php?gid=939100865
Scott Lawson - Board AdminWestern Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000
EIu is 5-12 overall, 2-2 in conf. They beat SIUE and UT-Martin and lost to Little Rock and Morehead St. They have lost their last 2 conference games.EIU leads the all-time series 35-19. Macy McGlone is their leading scoring at 17.1 ppg. McGlone is 6'3" so it will be interesting to see how WIU defends her. McGlone is also averaging 11 rebounds a game.
Eastern Illinois won the game 72-63
Western was out-scored 46-29 in the second half.
Raegan McCowan led the Western scoring with 22 points.
Alissa Dins had 7 Rebounds and 2 Blocks.
Western shot 32% (23 of 71). Eastern Illinois shot 45% (28 of 62).
Attendance at Eastern Illinois = 727
Western was out-scored 46-29 in the second half.
Raegan McCowan led the Western scoring with 22 points.
Alissa Dins had 7 Rebounds and 2 Blocks.
Western shot 32% (23 of 71). Eastern Illinois shot 45% (28 of 62).
Attendance at Eastern Illinois = 727
