Western Illinois women's basketball fell 78-69 to Tennessee Tech in the first round of the Ohio Valley Tournament, ending their season without the hoped-for fairy tale conclusion.

The Big Picture

The team finished the season with 18 wins, their highest tally since 2017-18, highlighting progress and competitiveness.

By the Numbers
  • Western Illinois lost 78-69 to Tennessee Tech in the first round of the Ohio Valley Tournament.
  • Raegan McCowan ended the game with 27 points and ten rebounds, securing her 8th double-double for the season.
State of Play
  • Western Illinois led early but struggled against Tennessee Tech, facing deficits throughout the game.
  • Raegan McCowan's strong performance wasn't enough to overcome the opposition as Western Illinois fell short.
Bottom Line

Western Illinois women's basketball season culminated in disappointment as they fell short in the first round of the OVC Tournament, despite a commendable effort.