MACOMB, Ill. – Southeast Missouri State claimed a convincing victory over Western Illinois with a score of 72-51 in a recent matchup. Brendan Terry played a key role for the Redhawks, contributing significantly with 19 points. He demonstrated impressive shooting skills, going 7 for 12 from the floor and hitting 5 of his 7 attempts from the charity stripe. The victory improves Southeast Missouri State’s record to 11 wins and 10 losses, placing them at 6-4 in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Rob Martin also made his mark by scoring 16 points, while TJ Biel supported the team with 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Their efforts were crucial in maintaining the team’s momentum throughout the game.

For the Leathernecks, Trey Deveaux was the top performer, finishing the contest with 14 points and securing seven rebounds. Unfortunately for Western Illinois, this loss marks their sixth consecutive defeat, bringing their record to 8-13 overall and 2-8 in conference play. Sean Smith contributed with 10 points, and Marko Maletic narrowly missed double digits, finishing with nine points.

The game highlighted the dominance of the Redhawks, as they effectively controlled the pace and flow, leveraging strong individual performances to secure the win. As the season progresses, both teams will look to refine their strategies to improve their standings in the conference.