NCAAB · Final

SIU Edwardsville Dominates Western Illinois 67-47

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · First Community Arena

SIU Edwardsville Cougars 67, Western Illinois Leathernecks 47, 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 SIU Edwardsville Cougars?

SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 67-47 at First Community Arena on February 26, 2026.

Who was favored in Western Illinois Leathernecks vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars?

SIU Edwardsville Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars claimed a commanding victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks, finishing the game with a score of 67-47. This result highlights the stark contrast between the two teams' seasons, particularly in their recent performances leading up to this encounter. The Cougars, boasting a home record of 18-12, have struggled lately, losing their last three games. In their last ten outings, they have a record of 6-4, averaging 66.3 points scored while allowing 64.9 points per game. In contrast, the Leathernecks have had a tumultuous season, finishing with a record of 5-25. They have only managed one win in their last ten games, with a record of 1-9, averaging 64.2 points scored and allowing a staggering 81.4 points per game during that stretch.

The game took place at the First Community Arena, where the Cougars have shown a stronger performance compared to their away games. Their home record stands at 3-1 over the last four games, while their away record is 3-3 in the same span. The Leathernecks, however, have struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of 0-4 in their last four games and a home record of just 1-5.

Historically, the Cougars have dominated the recent head-to-head meetings, winning all three encounters against the Leathernecks in the past two seasons. Their most recent matchup on December 22, 2025, ended with a close score of 66-61 in favor of SIU Edwardsville, while earlier meetings in the same season also saw the Cougars victorious with scores of 69-65 and 77-66.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either team, which suggests that both squads were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market reflected the Cougars' dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at SIUE -13.5 and the moneyline at -1350 for the Cougars, while the Leathernecks were priced at +800.

Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the Cougars were clearly in control throughout, as evidenced by their scoring plays. The Cougars built their lead steadily, with key contributions from players like Tyler King, who made crucial layups and free throws in the second half, contributing to the final score. The Cougars' defense held the Leathernecks to just 47 points, showcasing their ability to limit scoring opportunities for their opponents.

As the game progressed, the Cougars maintained their lead, and despite a few late attempts by the Leathernecks to close the gap, they were unable to mount a significant comeback. The Cougars' ability to execute their game plan effectively was evident, and they capitalized on their home court advantage to secure the win.

Overall, this game serves as a reflection of the current state of both programs, with SIU Edwardsville looking to build momentum as they approach the conclusion of the season, while Western Illinois continues to seek answers to their struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SIUE -13.5	135.5 o -108 / u -112	Western Illinois Leathernecks +800 · SIU Edwardsville Cougars -1350

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Leaders

PointsTyler King18SIU Edwardsville Cougars
AssistsJack Campion7SIU Edwardsville Cougars
ReboundsKyle Thomas8SIU Edwardsville Cougars
PointsIsaiah Griffin13Western Illinois Leathernecks
AssistsMakai Kvamme5Western Illinois Leathernecks
ReboundsAntwaun Massey6Western Illinois Leathernecks

Recent form

SIU Edwardsville Cougars

Last 10: 6-4Streak L366.3 scored · 64.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

L53-80at Tennessee State TigersFeb 21
L52-62at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 20
L76-81vs UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 14
W74-56vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 13
W71-61at Little Rock TrojansFeb 7
W78-72at Lindenwood LionsFeb 4
W58-46at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 1
L65-67at Morehead State EaglesJan 30
W62-58vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 24
W74-66vs Tennessee State TigersJan 23

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Last 10: 1-9Streak L364.2 scored · 81.4 allowed per game0-4 away

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
L66-71at Morehead State EaglesJan 23

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	SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Field goals	15-52	27-55
Field goal %	29	49
Three-pointers	7-20	3-16
Three-point %	35	19
Free throws	10-23	10-14
Free throw %	43	71
Rebounds	32	43
Offensive rebounds	8	6
Defensive rebounds	24	37
Assists	8	12
Steals	6	11
Blocks	1	4
Turnovers	12	12
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	15
Fast-break points	3	10
Points in the paint	14	42
Fouls	9	16
Largest lead	0	24
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	95

How the scoring went

1st Half22-26Isaiah Griffin makes 27-foot three point jumper (Makai Kvamme assists)
1st Half22-28CJ Hall makes 12-foot jumper
1st Half23-28Nick Hittle makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half23-30Kyle Thomas makes 16-foot jumper (CJ Hall assists)
2nd Half23-32Tyler King makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half23-34Arnas Sakenis makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half25-34Lucas Lorenzen makes layup (Makai Kvamme assists)
2nd Half27-34Danny Stephens makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half27-36Jack Campion makes layup
2nd Half27-39Tyler King makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half27-40Arnas Sakenis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-41Arnas Sakenis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half27-43Tyler King makes driving layup
2nd Half28-43Ifiok Peter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half28-45Kyle Thomas makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half29-45Danny Stephens makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-47Kyle Thomas makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half32-47Francis Okwuosah makes 25-foot three point jumper (Makai Kvamme assists)
2nd Half32-49Kyle Thomas makes 2-foot dunk (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half32-51Arnas Sakenis makes layup
2nd Half34-51Tyran Cook makes layup (Makai Kvamme assists)
2nd Half34-53Arnas Sakenis makes 2-foot dunk (Kyle Thomas assists)
2nd Half35-53Isaiah Griffin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-53Isaiah Griffin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-55Jack Campion makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half37-55Goanar Biliew makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-55Goanar Biliew makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-55Isaiah Griffin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-55Isaiah Griffin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-57Tyler King makes layup
2nd Half40-59Jo Valrie makes layup (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half40-60Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-61Jack Campion makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-61Lucas Lorenzen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Francis Okwuosah assists)
2nd Half43-63Arnas Sakenis makes layup (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half43-64Tyler King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-65Tyler King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-67Tyler King makes layup
2nd Half45-67Tyran Cook makes layup
2nd Half47-67Steven Tipton makes 12-foot jumper

Win probability

Above the line favours SIU Edwardsville Cougars, below favours Western Illinois Leathernecks.