Western Illinois Women's Basketball secured a postseason berth with a 64-54 comeback victory over cross-state rival Eastern Illinois, breaking a four-game losing streak. The win advances WIU to 17-11 overall and 8-9 in OVC play, with the team set to wrap up its regular season before heading to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament next week.

By the Numbers
  • Four Leathernecks scored in double figures
  • Raegan McCowan led with 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists
  • Alissa Dins set a season high with ten points
  • Final score: WIU 64, EIU 54
State of Play
  • Western Illinois is 17-11 overall and 8-9 in OVC play
  • The team will wrap up its regular season before heading to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament for the first time in program history
Bottom Line

Western Illinois Women's Basketball secures a postseason berth with a crucial victory, setting the stage for a historic appearance at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.