Southeast Missouri State Dominates Western Illinois 73-50
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:45 PM ET · Show Me Center
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 73, Western Illinois Leathernecks 50, 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 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks?
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 73-50 at Show Me Center on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks?
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks triumphed over the Western Illinois Leathernecks with a final score of 73-50 at the Show Me Center. This victory marks an important win for the Redhawks, who have shown resilience in their recent form and maintained a strong home court advantage.
Southeast Missouri State entered the game with a record of 8-7, having won six of their last ten games with a current winning streak of two. Their scoring average over these last ten games stands at 78.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 75.2 points. In their last five games, they averaged 79.0 points scored and 72.2 points allowed, showcasing their offensive strength. The Redhawks' home record improved to 4-1 in their last five home games, indicating their effectiveness at the Show Me Center.
In contrast, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, with a record of 4-11, have struggled recently, losing their last three games. They averaged 69.7 points scored and allowed 74.4 points during their last ten games. Their last five games saw them average 68.8 points scored and 67.6 points allowed, revealing a slight improvement in defensive performance but not enough to secure victories. The Leathernecks have a poor away record of 1-3 in their last five games, which contributed to their struggles in this matchup.
Historically, Southeast Missouri State has dominated this fixture, winning both previous meetings in the 2025 season. The most recent encounter on February 21, 2025, saw the Redhawks win decisively with a score of 87-66, and earlier that season, they defeated the Leathernecks 72-51 on January 25, 2025. This trend continued in their latest matchup, reinforcing the Redhawks' dominance.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting that both sides were at full strength for this contest. This factor may have contributed to the Redhawks' ability to execute their game plan effectively.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, indicated that Southeast Missouri State was favored with a spread of -13.5 and a moneyline of -1350. The total for the game was set at 147.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0. These odds reflected the expectations of a strong performance from the Redhawks, which they delivered.
The game conditions favored a high-scoring affair, yet Southeast Missouri State's defense proved to be the deciding factor. The Redhawks managed to limit the Leathernecks to just 50 points, showcasing a solid defensive effort throughout the game.
Key moments in the game included scoring plays that highlighted the Redhawks' offensive prowess. Notably, Landren Blocker made a significant contribution with a dunk assisted by Blaize Sagna, further extending the Redhawks' lead. Additionally, Ifiok Peter's free throws and Brendan Terry's layup helped solidify the Redhawks' control of the game in the second half.
Overall, this game exemplified Southeast Missouri State's current form and their ability to capitalize on home court advantage, while Western Illinois continues to seek solutions to their ongoing struggles. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with the Redhawks aiming to maintain their momentum and the Leathernecks seeking to turn their fortunes around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SEMO -13.5 | 147.5 o -105 / u -115 | Western Illinois Leathernecks +800 · Southeast Missouri State Redhawks -1350 |
Leaders
- PointsBJ Ward23Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- AssistsBJ Ward5Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- ReboundsBJ Ward9Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- PointsLucas Lorenzen16Western Illinois Leathernecks
- AssistsMakai Kvamme3Western Illinois Leathernecks
- ReboundsLucas Lorenzen6Western Illinois Leathernecks
Recent form
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W278.6 scored · 75.2 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W68-59vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 2
- W91-82at Tennessee State TigersDec 20
- L74-85at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 19
- W88-65vs Saint Xavier CougarsDec 14
- W74-70at Chattanooga MocsDec 6
- W88-57vs Saint Mary of the Woods PomeroysDec 3
- L77-88vs Lipscomb BisonsNov 29
- L72-79at Northern Arizona LumberjacksNov 27
- W84-68at Cal Poly MustangsNov 26
- L70-99at Iowa HawkeyesNov 19
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L369.7 scored · 74.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- L60-67at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 1
- L61-66vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsDec 22
- L76-92at Lindenwood LionsDec 19
- 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
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 | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 14-43 | 28-52 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 3-16 | 4-13 |
| Three-point % | 19 | 31 |
| Free throws | 19-26 | 13-19 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 22 |
| Assists | 7 | 11 |
| Steals | 3 | 9 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 27 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 44 |
| Fouls | 17 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 23 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 4 | 81 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half27-36Landren Blocker makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half29-36Isaiah Griffin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half29-37Marqueas Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-37Isaiah Griffin makes layup (Makai Kvamme assists)
- 2nd Half32-37Isaiah Griffin makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half32-39BJ Ward makes 16-foot jumper (David Idada assists)
- 2nd Half32-41Troy Cole Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half32-43BJ Ward makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half35-43Lucas Lorenzen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Griffin assists)
- 2nd Half36-43Makai Kvamme makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-44BJ Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-45BJ Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-47Brendan Terry makes layup (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half36-49BJ Ward makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-51Marqueas Bell makes layup (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half37-51Karyiek Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-53Brendan Terry makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half37-55Luke Almodovar makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half38-55Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-57Luke Almodovar makes layup (Troy Cole Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half39-57Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-57Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-59Braxton Stacker makes 10-foot floating jump shot (BJ Ward assists)
- 2nd Half40-60Braxton Stacker makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half40-62Braxton Stacker makes layup
- 2nd Half41-62Antwaun Massey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-62Antwaun Massey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-63Luke Almodovar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-64Luke Almodovar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-64Francis Okwuosah makes 12-foot jumper (Lucas Lorenzen assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Luke Almodovar makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-66Ifiok Peter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-66Francis Okwuosah makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half47-68Brendan Terry makes layup
- 2nd Half48-68Ifiok Peter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-68Ifiok Peter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-70Landren Blocker makes 3-foot dunk (Blaize Sagna assists)
- 2nd Half50-70Ifiok Peter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-71Jay Reynolds makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-73Landren Blocker makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, below favours Western Illinois Leathernecks.
Venue
- Show Me CenterCape Girardeau, MO
- Attendance1846
- OfficialsEric Lowe, John Boylan Jr., Steve Divine
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