"Western Illinois has a +412 scoring differential, topping opponents by 16.4 points per game. It is putting up 77.6 points per game to rank 31st in college basketball and is allowing 61.2 per contest to rank 110th in college basketball. Nicastro ranks fourth in college basketball with a team-high 24.4 points per game. Southern Indiana has a +343 scoring differential, topping opponents by 13.7 points per game. It is putting up 70.8 points per game, 94th in college basketball, and is giving up 57.1 per contest to rank 23rd in college basketball. The Screaming Eagles' leading scorer, Saunders, is 61st in the country, averaging 17.6 points per game."
"The Western Illinois Leathernecks (21-4) will try to continue a 13-game home winning streak when they square off against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (18-7) on February 19, 2026 at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall. Western Illinois vs. Southern Indiana NCAA Game Info Last Game For Each Team In Western Illinois' last game, they defeated Little Rock 84-73. The Leathernecks were led by Mia Nicastro, who finished with 37 points, six rebounds and three blocks, and Addi Brownfield, with 17 points, seven rebounds and five steals. With Ali Saunders leading the team with 17 points, eight assists and two steals, Southern Indiana ended up winning against Tennessee Tech 72-60 in their last game."
Western Illinois enters the game 21-4 and seeks a 13th consecutive home victory. Western Illinois averages 77.6 points and allows 61.2 points per game, producing a +412 scoring differential. Mia Nicastro leads Western Illinois with 24.4 points per game and recently scored 37 points against Little Rock. Southern Indiana is 18-7, averaging 70.8 points while allowing 57.1 points per game for a +343 scoring differential. Ali Saunders averages 17.6 points and contributed 17 points and eight assists in the most recent win. The projected final score is Western Illinois 69, Southern Indiana 65.
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