Redhawks Edge Leathernecks in Close Contest
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Western Hall
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 78, Western Illinois Leathernecks 74, 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 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 78-74 at Western Hall on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -575 (about 85% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks narrowly defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks with a final score of 78-74. This game took place at Western Hall on January 30, 2026, and showcased the Redhawks' ability to secure a victory despite a strong effort from the Leathernecks. The Redhawks came into this game with a record of 12-10, while the Leathernecks struggled significantly this season, holding a record of 4-18.
The recent form of both teams highlighted the disparity in their performances leading up to this game. The Leathernecks had lost their last ten games, with an average of 63.3 points scored and 75.7 points allowed in those outings. Their most recent loss was a 64-96 defeat against Southern Indiana on January 24, 2026. In contrast, the Redhawks had a more favorable record over their last ten games, winning six and losing four, with an average of 72.6 points scored and 69.4 points allowed. They entered this game on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Little Rock 70-65 on January 23, 2026.
At home, the Leathernecks had a record of 0-3 in their last three games, while the Redhawks had a mixed away record of 2-2 in their last four away games. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it was the second meeting between these two teams in the 2026 season, with the Redhawks having previously won 73-50 on January 3, 2026.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, the Leathernecks had not been able to secure a win against the Redhawks in their last three encounters, with the most recent results being a 50-73 loss earlier in the season, a 66-87 loss on February 21, 2025, and a 51-72 loss on January 25, 2025. This ongoing trend added pressure on the Leathernecks to break the cycle of defeats against their rivals.
Injuries did not appear to play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams fielded their key players. The betting market reflected the Redhawks' favored status, with DraftKings listing them at -10.5 on the spread and a money line of -575, while the Leathernecks were at +425 on the money line.
The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with no unusual weather factors affecting play. Fans and viewers were treated to a competitive contest, where the Redhawks managed to maintain their lead in the closing moments, thanks to critical free throws made by Brendan Terry. His performance was pivotal, as he contributed significantly to the Redhawks' scoring in the final minutes, including two crucial free throws that pushed the score to 78-74.
As the game concluded, the Leathernecks were left searching for answers after yet another loss, while the Redhawks celebrated a hard-fought victory that solidified their standing in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SEMO -10.5 | 142.5 o -110 / u -110 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks -575 · Western Illinois Leathernecks +425 |
Leaders
- PointsLucas Lorenzen20Western Illinois Leathernecks
- AssistsMakai Kvamme5Western Illinois Leathernecks
- ReboundsFrancis Okwuosah8Western Illinois Leathernecks
- PointsBrendan Terry16Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- AssistsBJ Ward7Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- ReboundsBrendan Terry8Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Recent form
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1063.3 scored · 75.7 allowed per game0-3 at home
- L64-96at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 24
- L66-71at Morehead State EaglesJan 23
- L79-86at Little Rock TrojansJan 17
- L55-57at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 14
- L54-59vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 10
- L68-90vs Tennessee State TigersJan 9
- L50-73at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 3
- L60-67at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 1
- L61-66vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsDec 22
- L76-92at Lindenwood LionsDec 19
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W272.6 scored · 69.4 allowed per game2-2 away
- W70-65vs Little Rock TrojansJan 23
- W66-50vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 21
- L55-68vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 17
- L76-88vs Lindenwood LionsJan 16
- L69-71at Morehead State EaglesJan 10
- W84-76at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 9
- W73-50vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 3
- W68-59vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 2
- W91-82at Tennessee State TigersDec 20
- L74-85at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 19
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 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | Western Illinois Leathernecks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-46 | 22-55 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 5-18 | 10-27 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 37 |
| Free throws | 23-33 | 20-29 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 18 |
| Assists | 15 | 8 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 24 |
| Fouls | 23 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 72 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-46Marqueas Bell makes layup
- 2nd Half49-46Marqueas Bell makes layup
- 2nd Half50-46Troy Cole Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-46Troy Cole Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-49Lucas Lorenzen makes 28-foot three point jumper (Danny Stephens assists)
- 2nd Half53-49Luke Almodovar makes 2-foot dunk (PJ Farmer assists)
- 2nd Half55-49Brendan Terry makes layup (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half55-50Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-52Lucas Lorenzen makes 3-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-52Troy Cole Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-52Troy Cole Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-53Tyran Cook makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-54Tyran Cook makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-54Marqueas Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-56Makai Kvamme makes layup
- 2nd Half60-56Brendan Terry makes layup (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half63-56BJ Ward makes 28-foot three point jumper (Braxton Stacker assists)
- 2nd Half63-57Goanar Biliew makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-59Isaiah Griffin makes layup
- 2nd Half63-60Goanar Biliew makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-60Luke Almodovar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-61Isaiah Griffin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-62Isaiah Griffin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-62Luke Almodovar makes 28-foot three point jumper (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half67-65Isaiah Griffin makes 26-foot three point jumper (Makai Kvamme assists)
- 2nd Half69-65Brendan Terry makes layup (Marqueas Bell assists)
- 2nd Half69-66Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-67Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-67Braxton Stacker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-70Lucas Lorenzen makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half72-70Marqueas Bell makes layup
- 2nd Half72-71Danny Stephens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-72Danny Stephens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-72Brendan Terry makes layup (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half75-72Brendan Terry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-72Brendan Terry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-73Makai Kvamme makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-74Makai Kvamme makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-74Brendan Terry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-74Brendan Terry makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Western Illinois Leathernecks, below favours Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
Venue
- Western HallMacomb, IL
- Attendance527
- OfficialsJohn Hendricks, Greg Gerritsen, Mike O'Neill
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- Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
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