NCAAB · Final

Western Illinois Defeats St. Ambrose 89-73 at Home

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Western Hall

Western Illinois Leathernecks 89, St. Ambrose Fighting Bees 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won St. Ambrose Fighting Bees vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Western Illinois Leathernecks beat St. Ambrose Fighting Bees 89-73 at Western Hall on November 30, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Western Illinois Leathernecks secured a solid victory against the St. Ambrose Fighting Bees, finishing the game with a score of 89-73. This win marked an important moment for the Leathernecks, who improved their record to 3-7 in their last ten games, while St. Ambrose continued to struggle, dropping to 0-3 in their recent outings.

The Leathernecks entered this game with a home record of 2-2, showcasing a slightly better performance at Western Hall compared to their away games, where they had only managed one win out of six attempts. Their recent form had seen them average 68.6 points scored per game while allowing 75.0 points, indicating a need for improvement on the defensive end. In their last five games, they averaged 64.8 points scored and 73.6 points allowed, reflecting a trend of close contests but ultimately falling short in most.

Conversely, St. Ambrose has faced significant challenges on the road, holding an away record of 0-3. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, as they averaged just 49.3 points scored per game while conceding a staggering 90.0 points. Their last three games resulted in losses against SIU Edwardsville Cougars, Western Illinois Leathernecks, and Drake Bulldogs, with scores of 49-83, 64-97, and 35-90, respectively. This trend of low scoring and high concessions has placed them in a difficult position.

Historically, the Leathernecks have had the upper hand in their recent encounters with St. Ambrose, having won their only previous meeting this season on December 5, 2024, with a commanding score of 97-64. This prior victory likely provided the Leathernecks with confidence heading into this game.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams suggests that maintaining a healthy roster will be crucial for future games. The Leathernecks, coming off a two-game losing streak, were eager to turn things around at home, and they did so effectively.

As for the market, the odds reflected a strong belief in the Leathernecks' ability to win, with a home win probability of 0.985, indicating that bookmakers viewed them as heavy favorites. This sentiment was echoed by their performance on the court, where they consistently maintained control of the game.

The conditions at Western Hall were favorable for the Leathernecks, who were able to capitalize on their home-court advantage. The atmosphere likely contributed to their performance, allowing them to execute their game plan effectively.

Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Leathernecks. Key scoring plays included multiple layups from players like Makai Kvamme, Marcus Pigram, and Steven Tipton, showcasing their ability to penetrate the defense of St. Ambrose. The game also featured a notable three-point jumper from Ryan Kenney, further extending the lead in the second half.

Overall, the Leathernecks demonstrated a strong offensive strategy and capitalized on their home advantage, while the Fighting Bees struggled to find their rhythm. The final score of 89-73 reflects the Leathernecks' dominance in this matchup and sets the stage for their next challenges as they seek to build on this momentum.

Leaders

PointsLucas Lorenzen25Western Illinois Leathernecks
AssistsMakai Kvamme8Western Illinois Leathernecks
ReboundsFrancis Okwuosah9Western Illinois Leathernecks
PointsIgnacio Dacunda18St. Ambrose Fighting Bees
AssistsGuillermo Narbona4St. Ambrose Fighting Bees
ReboundsGuillermo Narbona6St. Ambrose Fighting Bees

Recent form

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Last 10: 3-7Streak L268.6 scored · 75 allowed per game2-2 at home

L69-78vs North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 24
L64-84vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 22
W74-63vs Coe KohawksNov 18
L59-69at California Baptist LancersNov 15
L58-74at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 12
L58-77at Iowa HawkeyesNov 8
L75-80at Radford HighlandersNov 4
W82-69at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 28
W86-81vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 26
L61-75at Little Rock TrojansFeb 22

St. Ambrose Fighting Bees

Last 3: 0-3Streak L349.3 scored · 90 allowed per game0-3 away

L35-90at Drake BulldogsDec 13
L64-97at Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 5
L49-83at SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 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	St. Ambrose Fighting Bees	Western Illinois Leathernecks
Field goals	29-56	36-75
Field goal %	52	48
Three-pointers	10-23	11-27
Three-point %	43	41
Free throws	5-9	6-12
Free throw %	56	50
Rebounds	23	44
Offensive rebounds	4	20
Defensive rebounds	19	24
Assists	15	14
Steals	7	6
Blocks	5	0
Turnovers	12	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	6
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	34	48
Fouls	15	15
Largest lead	2	23
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	2	96

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-46Karyiek Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-46Nolan Sexton made Layup.
2nd Half41-48Karyiek Dixon made Layup.
2nd Half41-50Karyiek Dixon made Layup.
2nd Half41-51Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-52Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-55Lucas Lorenzen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Griffin.
2nd Half43-55Guillermo Narbona made Layup. Assisted by Nolan Sexton.
2nd Half45-55Kieran Farrell made Layup. Assisted by Nikos Gerokostas.
2nd Half46-55Kieran Farrell made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-57Karyiek Dixon made Layup.
2nd Half46-59Lucas Lorenzen made Layup.
2nd Half49-59Guillermo Narbona made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Grant Mason.
2nd Half49-61Francis Okwuosah made Layup.
2nd Half51-61Nolan Sexton made Layup.
2nd Half51-63Francis Okwuosah made Layup.
2nd Half51-65Lucas Lorenzen made Layup.
2nd Half53-65Ignacio Dacunda made Layup.
2nd Half54-65Ignacio Dacunda made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-67Goanar Biliew made Layup.
2nd Half56-67Ignacio Dacunda made Layup.
2nd Half56-68Lucas Lorenzen made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-71Lucas Lorenzen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Makai Kvamme.
2nd Half58-71Ignacio Dacunda made Layup.
2nd Half58-74Lucas Lorenzen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Makai Kvamme.
2nd Half60-74Grant Mason made Jumper.
2nd Half60-77Lucas Lorenzen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Makai Kvamme.
2nd Half60-79Isaiah Griffin made Layup. Assisted by Makai Kvamme.
2nd Half62-79Guillermo Narbona made Layup.
2nd Half63-79Guillermo Narbona made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-79Guillermo Narbona made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-81Tyran Cook made Layup.
2nd Half64-83Makai Kvamme made Layup.
2nd Half64-85Marcus Pigram made Layup.
2nd Half66-85Kieran Farrell made Layup.
2nd Half66-87Tyran Cook made Layup.
2nd Half66-89Steven Tipton made Layup.
2nd Half69-89Ryan Kenney made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Collin Wainscott.
2nd Half71-89Solomon Garrison made Layup. Assisted by Will Spriggs.
2nd Half73-89Solomon Garrison made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Kenney.

Win probability

Above the line favours Western Illinois Leathernecks, below favours St. Ambrose Fighting Bees.