In a competitive matchup held on Saturday night, Lindenwood managed to topple Western Illinois with a final score of 71-65, largely thanks to the impressive performance by Markeith Browning II, who netted 18 points.
 
Browning also contributed significantly on the boards, grabbing five rebounds for his team, the Lions, who now have an overall record of 6-7 and are 1-1 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Supporting Browning in scoring, Jadis Jones added 17 points and recorded eight rebounds, while Reggie Bass contributed 10 points, showcasing effective shooting with 3-for-5 from the field and a solid 3-for-4 from the free-throw line.
 
On the opposing side, the Leathernecks of Western Illinois, who hold a record of 7-6 and are also 1-1 in the conference, had Marko Maletic as their top scorer, finishing the night with 19 points and seven rebounds.
 
Additionally, Ryan Myers stepped up with a noteworthy contribution of 18 points, while Julius Rollins tallied 12 points, along with seven rebounds and two steals, indicating a strong effort despite the loss.