Lindenwood Lions Defeat Western Illinois Leathernecks 91-69
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Western Hall
Lindenwood Lions 91, Western Illinois Leathernecks 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?
Lindenwood Lions beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 91-69 at Western Hall on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?
Lindenwood Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Lindenwood Lions triumphed over the Western Illinois Leathernecks with a final score of 91-69. This game showcased the stark contrast in the teams' performances, with Lindenwood boasting a much stronger season record of 17-14 compared to Western Illinois's 5-26. The game took place at Western Hall, adding a layer of significance as it was a home game for the Leathernecks, yet they were unable to capitalize on their home court advantage.
Both teams entered the game with struggling recent form. The Leathernecks had lost their last four games, bringing their record over the last ten games to 1-9. Their average scoring during this stretch was 62.3 points per game, while they allowed an average of 81.0 points. In contrast, the Lions had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 72.9 points scored and 76.5 points allowed. Both teams were on losing streaks, with Lindenwood also having lost their last four games.
At home, Western Illinois had a record of 1-5 in their last six games, while Lindenwood's away record stood at 3-2. This disparity in performance at home versus away could have contributed to the outcome of the game. In their previous meetings, the teams had faced each other three times in the last two seasons, with Lindenwood leading the head-to-head record 2-1. Their most recent encounter on December 19, 2025, saw Lindenwood winning decisively 92-76, further emphasizing their dominance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players. The absence of key players can significantly impact performance, especially in a game where both teams were already struggling to find their rhythm.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Lindenwood favored by 11.5 points, with a total set at 149.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Lindenwood's ability to cover the spread, reflecting their superior record and recent performances compared to Western Illinois. The moneyline odds showed Lindenwood at -750 and Western Illinois at +525, further illustrating the expectation of a Lindenwood victory.
Conditions during the game were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams likely facing the usual pressures of a competitive environment. Viewers could expect to see a fast-paced game, as both teams have shown the ability to score, albeit inconsistently. The scoring plays highlighted key moments in the second half, including free throws by Danny Stephens and Clayton Jackson, as well as a layup by Robert Lewis, which contributed to Lindenwood's commanding lead.
Overall, the game served as a reminder of the challenges faced by teams struggling to find form, while also showcasing the potential of Lindenwood as they look to build on this victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIN -11.5 | 149.5 o -115 / u -105 | Lindenwood Lions -750 · Western Illinois Leathernecks +525 |
Leaders
- PointsDanny Stephens18Western Illinois Leathernecks
- AssistsTyran Cook4Western Illinois Leathernecks
- ReboundsAntwaun Massey5Western Illinois Leathernecks
- PointsAnias Futrell21Lindenwood Lions
- AssistsMekhi Cooper6Lindenwood Lions
- ReboundsDontrez Williams10Lindenwood Lions
Recent form
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Last 10: 1-9Streak L462.3 scored · 81 allowed per game1-5 at home
- L47-67at SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 27
- L59-81vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 21
- L70-77vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 20
- L58-77vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 13
- W79-70vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 11
- L56-83at Tennessee State TigersFeb 7
- L72-97at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 6
- L44-84vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 31
- L74-78vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 30
- L64-96at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 24
Lindenwood Lions
Last 10: 4-6Streak L472.9 scored · 76.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- L67-71vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 27
- L57-72at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 21
- L80-89at Tennessee State TigersFeb 20
- L61-73vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 14
- W75-74vs UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 13
- W79-74at Little Rock TrojansFeb 6
- L72-78vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 4
- W79-78at Morehead State EaglesJan 31
- W73-60at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 30
- L86-96vs Tennessee State TigersJan 24
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
Box score
| Stat | Lindenwood Lions | Western Illinois Leathernecks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 37-72 | 23-56 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 8-20 | 9-26 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 35 |
| Free throws | 9-15 | 14-21 |
| Free throw % | 60 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 21 |
| Assists | 18 | 12 |
| Steals | 7 | 3 |
| Blocks | 6 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 3 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 50 | 20 |
| Fouls | 16 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 25 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 95 | 4 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half58-35Makai Kvamme makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-36Makai Kvamme makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-38Tyran Cook makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-38Anias Futrell makes layup
- 2nd Half60-40Antwaun Massey makes 10-foot jumper (Danny Stephens assists)
- 2nd Half60-42Francis Okwuosah makes 14-foot jumper (Antwaun Massey assists)
- 2nd Half62-42Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half62-45Antwaun Massey makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyran Cook assists)
- 2nd Half64-45Jadis Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half64-46Tyran Cook makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-46Jadis Jones makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-46Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-46Dontrez Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-48Danny Stephens makes layup
- 2nd Half71-48Mekhi Cooper makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half71-49Nick Hittle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-50Nick Hittle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-50Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-52Danny Stephens makes layup
- 2nd Half72-53Danny Stephens makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half74-53Dontrez Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half75-53Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-56Danny Stephens makes 27-foot three point jumper (Lucas Lorenzen assists)
- 2nd Half77-56Clayton Jackson makes layup
- 2nd Half77-59Antwaun Massey makes 27-foot three point jumper (Danny Stephens assists)
- 2nd Half80-59Clayton Jackson makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half82-59Jadis Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half82-60Antwaun Massey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-61Antwaun Massey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-61Kevin Anthony makes 1-foot dunk (Jadis Jones assists)
- 2nd Half84-63Lucas Lorenzen makes layup
- 2nd Half86-63Kevin Anthony makes layup
- 2nd Half86-64Danny Stephens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-65Danny Stephens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-65Clayton Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-67Isaiah Griffin makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half89-67Robert Lewis makes layup (Tidiane d'Almeida assists)
- 2nd Half91-67Clayton Jackson makes layup
- 2nd Half91-68Danny Stephens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-69Danny Stephens makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Western Illinois Leathernecks, below favours Lindenwood Lions.
Venue
- Western HallMacomb, IL
- Attendance781
- OfficialsDillon Brasher, Eric Lowe, Drew Larson
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