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SIU Edwardsville beat Western Illinois 77–66 at home on Jan 2, 2025.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  WIU | 30 | 36 | 66 |
  SIUE | 42 | 35 | 77 |
Western Illinois LeathernecksSIU Edwardsville Cougars| WIU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Myers | 39 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 7-19 | 3-11 |
| Sean Smith | 38 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5-11 | 1-3 |
| Marko Maletic | 36 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 10-16 | 6-8 |
| Kayden Carter | 29 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Julius Rollins | 21 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Rodrick Payne | 20 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Tay Knox | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Trey Deveaux | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Massal Diouf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Caleb Thompson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 66 | 26 | 12 | 24-55 | 10-23 |
| SIUE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray'Sean Taylor | 35 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 9-12 | 2-4 |
| Desmond Polk | 34 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
| Brian Taylor II | 33 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 7-9 | 5-6 |
| Ring Malith | 32 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3-6 | 1-1 |
| Arnas Sakenis | 21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| Myles Thompson | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Kyle Thomas | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| Declan Dillon | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Pickett | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 77 | 26 | 14 | 30-50 | 8-13 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
WIU offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · SIUE defense in 4 (4 by a clear margin)
SIUE offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · WIU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 360 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
WIUSIUEExpected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 360 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Smith | 35.8 | 11.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Ryan Myers | 31.8 | 14.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 |
| Julius Rollins | 31.1 | 8.9 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Marko Maletic | 27.4 | 15.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Tay Knox | 21.0 | 4.2 | 6.6 | 0.3 |
| Kayden Carter | 19.1 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Trey Deveaux | 18.6 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Rodrick Payne | 11.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray'Sean Taylor | 32.6 | 17.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Brian Taylor II | 32.3 | 12.6 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Desmond Polk | 30.8 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Ring Malith | 28.1 | 9.8 | 5.2 | 1.2 |
| Arnas Sakenis | 20.0 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
| Myles Thompson | 16.3 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
| Darrion Baker | 15.9 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
| Jordan Pickett | 8.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
WIU offenseper gameSIUE defenseRank among 360 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
WIUForAgainst46% of WIU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
SIUEForAgainst47% of SIUE's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
WIU 2series4 SIUE| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | WIU 47 | SIUE 67 | SIUE+20 | +20 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | SIUE 66 | WIU 61 | SIUE+5 | +5 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | SIUE 69 | WIU 65 | SIUE+4 | +4 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | WIU 66 | SIUE 77 | SIUE+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2024 | SIUE 65 | WIU 76 | WIU+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | WIU 78 | SIUE 70 | WIU+8 | +8 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
