Western Illinois men's basketball team starts OVC Tournament play as the No. 4 seed facing the winner of Tennessee State and Southern Indiana on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. WIU ended the regular season with a three-game winning streak, led by Ryan Myers with 24 points in their last game.

The Big Picture

Western Illinois enters the OVC Tournament after a strong regular season finishing fourth in the conference with notable performances from key players like Ryan Myers and Drew Cisse.

By the Numbers
  • WIU finished fourth in the OVC with a 13-5 record.
  • Drew Cisse ranks third in the nation for total rebounds and sixth in rebounds per game.
  • Ryan Myers is 21st in three-point percentage at 41.85%.
State of Play
  • Western Illinois is set to play the winner of Tennessee State vs. Southern Indiana in the OVC Tournament.
  • The Leathernecks finished the regular season strong, winning three consecutive games.
  • Coach Chad Boudreau has achieved a record 20 wins in his first year with the team.
What's Next

If Western Illinois wins, they move on to face top seed Little Rock in the OVC Tournament on Friday at 7 p.m., seeking a victory after a close loss to them earlier in the season.

Bottom Line

Western Illinois Men's Basketball team heads into the OVC Tournament with strong momentum after a successful regular season, led by standout performances from key players like Ryan Myers and Drew Cisse, aiming to continue their winning streak and make an impact in the postseason.