Junior forward Cameron Gallon led with 15 points, but the second-seeded Western Connecticut State University men's basketball team fell 84-68 to top-seeded Keene State College in the Little East Conference Championship game. Keene State improved to 24-3, securing the LEC crown and an NCAA Division III Tournament spot.

By the Numbers
  • Junior guard Keeshawn Jones scored 11 points, while classmate Jourdan Belcher added 10.
  • Nate Siow led Keene State with 22 points, and Jeff Hunter had a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
  • The WestConn bench outscored Keene State's bench 33-12.
  • WestConn shot 34% from the field, while Keene State shot 44%.
State of Play
  • WestConn fell to 22-5 overall, while Keene State improved to 24-3.
  • The Wolves suffered their second consecutive loss in the title game at the Owls' site.
  • Despite the loss, WestConn secured its second successive 20-win season.
  • The NCAA selection show is scheduled for Monday afternoon.
Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort from Gallon, WestConn's basketball team fell to Keene State in the LEC Championship, marking their second straight loss in the title game. The loss secured Keene State's spot in the NCAA tournament, while WestConn looks to regroup for the upcoming NCAA selection show.