The Western Illinois men's basketball team will conclude the regular season by hosting Eastern Illinois on Thursday and SIUE on Saturday at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois. The Leathernecks are currently fourth in the OVC standings and are vying for a strong finish to secure a favorable position in the conference tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Eastern Illinois: 14-16 overall, 8-9 in the OVC
  • SIUE: 16-14 overall, 9-8 in the OVC
  • Western Illinois: 18-11 overall, 11-5 in the OVC
  • WIU's Drew Cisse: 10.6 rebounds per game
State of Play
  • Leathernecks are fourth in the OVC
  • Top two teams in the league get a double bye to the semifinals in the conference tournament
  • Leathernecks are one game back of Morehead State, UT Martin, and Little Rock, who are all tied for first
What's Next

Following the two games, the Leathernecks will await their seeding in the OVC Tournament, which will determine their schedule in Evansville, Indiana next week.

Bottom Line

The Leathernecks will look to secure a strong finish in the regular season to enhance their position in the upcoming OVC Tournament, aiming for success in the postseason.