"The Western Illinois Leathernecks (21-4) will host the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (18-7) after winning 13 straight home games. Western Illinois won its most recent game versus Little Rock, 84-73, on Thursday. Mia Nicastro starred with 37 points, and also had six boards and zero assists. In its most recent game, Southern Indiana topped Tennessee Tech on Saturday, 72-60. Ali Saunders scored a team-high 17 points (and chipped in eight assists and two boards)."
"Western Illinois outscores opponents by 16.4 points per game (scoring 77.6 per game to rank 29th in college basketball while giving up 61.2 per contest to rank 110th in college basketball) and has a +412 scoring differential overall. The 77.6 points the Leathernecks average are 20.5 more than the Screaming Eagles concede. Western Illinois knocks down 5.4 three-pointers per game (247th in college basketball) at a 35.1% rate (33rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.2 its opponents make while shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc."
Western Illinois (21-4) will host Southern Indiana (18-7) on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with the opening tip at 6 p.m. ET at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall. Western Illinois is on a 13-game home winning streak and defeated Little Rock 84-73, led by Mia Nicastro's 37 points, six rebounds and zero assists. Southern Indiana beat Tennessee Tech 72-60 with Ali Saunders scoring 17 points, eight assists and two rebounds. Western Illinois averages 77.6 points per game while allowing 61.2, outscoring opponents by 16.4 points per game. Games stream on ESPN+ and tickets are available via Vivid Seats.
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