WIU Men’s Basketball Concludes Regular Season with 20th Win, Defeats SIUE
The Western Illinois men's basketball team capped off a successful regular season with a 76-65 victory over SIUE, securing 20 wins overall and 13 conference wins, their highest since the 2012-13 season.
By the Numbers- Western Illinois closed out the regular season with 20 wins and 13 conference wins.
- Chad Boudreau set the record for most regular season wins by a WIU head coach in his first season.
- Western Illinois is heading to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in Evansville, Indiana.
- They will play on Thursday against the winner of Southern Indiana-Tennessee State.
- The team finished fourth in the OVC standings.
The Leathernecks' victory marks a significant milestone in their season, achieving their highest win count in nearly a decade and setting records for their head coach, reflecting a strong finish and promising outlook as they head into the conference tournament.
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