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.
State of Play
  • 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.
Bottom Line

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.