Lindenwood Lions Defeat Western Illinois Leathernecks 92-76
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Hyland Arena
Lindenwood Lions 92, Western Illinois Leathernecks 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Lindenwood Lions?
Lindenwood Lions beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 92-76 at Hyland Arena on December 18, 2025.
Who was favored in Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Lindenwood Lions?
Lindenwood Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1000 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Lindenwood Lions secured a strong victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks with a final score of 92-76. This game showcased the Lions' recent form, as they extended their winning streak to five games, while the Leathernecks have struggled with a record of 4-8 this season. The game took place at Hyland Arena, where the Lions have maintained an impressive home record of 7-4.
Lindenwood's recent performance has been notable, particularly in their last ten games, where they achieved a record of 6-4. They have averaged 81.4 points scored per game while allowing 73.1 points. Their last five games have shown even better results, with an average of 84.8 points scored and only 64.4 points allowed. In contrast, Western Illinois has a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 67.5 points scored and 73.9 points allowed. Their last five games reflect a slight improvement, with an average of 72.4 points scored and 74.4 points allowed, including a recent two-game winning streak.
At home, the Lions have been particularly formidable, boasting a perfect home record of 3-0 in their last three home games. The Leathernecks, however, have struggled on the road with an away record of 1-4, indicating a significant difference in performance based on location. This matchup was also notable for its historical context, as the two teams entered the game with a head-to-head record of 1-1 this season, with Lindenwood winning their previous encounter at home 71-65, while losing away 81-86.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but the impact of injuries can often be significant in college basketball. The market for this game, as provided by DraftKings, had the Lions favored by a spread of -12.5, with a total set at 146.5. The moneyline indicated a strong belief in a Lindenwood victory, with odds of -1000 for the home team and +650 for the Leathernecks.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, factors such as crowd support, arena atmosphere, and player conditions can play a role in the dynamics of college basketball games. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Lions, who consistently found ways to score, including key plays in the second half that helped solidify their lead.
The scoring plays in the latter part of the game highlighted Lindenwood's ability to capitalize on free throws and layups, with players like Milos Nenadic and Jadis Jones contributing significantly to the final score. The Lions' ability to maintain control of the game and respond to any scoring attempts from the Leathernecks ultimately led to their comfortable victory.
Overall, this matchup not only showcased the Lions' current form but also illustrated the challenges faced by the Leathernecks as they continue to seek consistency in their performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIN -12.5 | 146.5 o -112 / u -108 | Western Illinois Leathernecks +650 · Lindenwood Lions -1000 |
Leaders
- PointsAnias Futrell36Lindenwood Lions
- AssistsAnias Futrell5Lindenwood Lions
- ReboundsAnias Futrell8Lindenwood Lions
- PointsAntwaun Massey33Western Illinois Leathernecks
- AssistsTyran Cook4Western Illinois Leathernecks
- ReboundsLucas Lorenzen8Western Illinois Leathernecks
Recent form
Lindenwood Lions
Last 10: 6-4Streak W481.4 scored · 73.1 allowed per game3-0 at home
- W110-44vs Culver Stockton WildcatsDec 10
- W82-74at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 7
- W99-64at Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 3
- W80-67vs Kansas City RoosNov 25
- L53-73at Indiana HoosiersNov 20
- L65-74at Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 16
- W83-77at Charleston Southern BuccaneersNov 14
- L66-109at Saint Louis BillikensNov 11
- W116-51vs Health Sciences & Pharmacy EutecticsNov 7
- L60-98at Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 5
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Last 10: 4-6Streak W267.5 scored · 73.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- W69-66at North Dakota Fighting HawksDec 13
- W78-47vs Hannibal LaGrange TrojansDec 6
- L57-108at Drake BulldogsDec 3
- W89-73vs St. Ambrose Fighting BeesNov 30
- 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
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 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | Lindenwood Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-60 | 32-63 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 3-13 | 9-19 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 47 |
| Free throws | 15-28 | 19-34 |
| Free throw % | 54 | 56 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 30 |
| Assists | 12 | 20 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 52 | 42 |
| Fouls | 21 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 1 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-60Antwaun Massey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-61Jadis Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-62Jadis Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-62Antwaun Massey makes 1-foot dunk (Tyran Cook assists)
- 2nd Half45-64Dontrez Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-64Francis Okwuosah makes layup (Isaiah Griffin assists)
- 2nd Half47-66Mekhi Cooper makes layup (Clayton Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half49-66Antwaun Massey makes layup
- 2nd Half50-66Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-66Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-68Jadis Jones makes 6-foot jumper (Dontrez Williams assists)
- 2nd Half53-68Lucas Lorenzen makes layup
- 2nd Half53-71Anias Futrell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half54-71Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half55-71Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half56-71Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half56-72Jadis Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-74Jadis Jones makes layup (Anias Futrell assists)
- 2nd Half56-76Milos Nenadic makes layup (Anias Futrell assists)
- 2nd Half57-76Karyiek Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-76Karyiek Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-79Anias Futrell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Clayton Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half58-80Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-80Antwaun Massey makes layup
- 2nd Half60-82Anias Futrell makes layup
- 2nd Half62-82Antwaun Massey makes layup (Danny Stephens assists)
- 2nd Half64-82Makai Kvamme makes layup
- 2nd Half67-82Isaiah Griffin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Makai Kvamme assists)
- 2nd Half67-84Mekhi Cooper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-85Mekhi Cooper makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half67-87Milos Nenadic makes layup (Mekhi Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half70-87Lucas Lorenzen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyran Cook assists)
- 2nd Half71-87Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-88Milos Nenadic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-90Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half73-90Nick Hittle makes layup (Tyran Cook assists)
- 2nd Half73-91Jadis Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-92Jadis Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-92Goanar Biliew makes layup (Marcus Pigram assists)
- 2nd Half76-92Goanar Biliew makes free throw 1 of 1
Win probability
Above the line favours Lindenwood Lions, below favours Western Illinois Leathernecks.
Venue
- Hyland ArenaSaint Charles, MO
- Attendance1034
- OfficialsShane Staggs, Jake Keller, Nate Gamet
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