Men's College Basketball
Preview
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Eastern Illinois at Western Illinois
When: 8:30 PM ET, Thursday, January 30, 2025
Where: LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall, Macomb, Illinois
Where: LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall, Macomb, Illinois
Quick Hits
Overall Team Offense
- The Western Illinois Leathernecks are ranked 292 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 41.7% while attempting 55.9 shots per game. The Leathernecks shooting percentages include 68.5% for free throw percentage and 35.8% for three point percentage so far this season.
- The Eastern Illinois Panthers are ranked 337 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 40.1% while attempting 57.1 shots per game. The Panthers shooting percentages include 66.1% for free throw percentage and 31.6% for three point percentage so far this season.
Home and Away
- The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 5-5 at home this season, 2-8 against conference opponents, and 6-5 against non-conference opponents.
- At home the Leathernecks are averaging 63.4 scoring, and holding teams to 72.4 points scored on defense.
- The Eastern Illinois Panthers are 0-10 while on the road this season, 2-8 against conference opponents, and 4-7 against non-conference opponents.
- On the road, the Panthers are averaging 62.6 scoring, and holding teams to 81.3 points scored on defense.
Stats and Records
Team Comparison
| W/L | Strk | Home | Away | Neutral | Day | Night | Conf | |
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| Eastern Illinois | 6-15 | W1 | 5-5 | 0-10 | 1-0 | 4-5 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
| Western Illinois | 8-13 | L6 | 5-5 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 2-6 | 6-7 | 2-8 |
Last Meeting
| Eastern Illinois | Western Illinois | |||||||
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| Date | Away | Home | Pts | Reb | FG% | Pts | Reb | FG% |
| 1/4/25 | WIU 75 | EIU 67 | 67 | 31 | 40.7 | 75 | 30 | 51.9 |
Player Stats
| Previous Matchup |
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| Points | Player | Total | FG% | FTM |
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| Eastern Illinois | Z. Fruster | 23 | 57.1 | 6 |
| Western Illinois | M. Maletic | 25 | 47.1 | 2 |
| Rebounds | Player | Total | Off | Def |
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| Eastern Illinois | K. Jacobi | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Western Illinois | T. Knox | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Assists | Player | |
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| Eastern Illinois | K. Jacobi | 5 |
| Western Illinois | R. Myers | 5 |
| Season |
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| Points | Player | Total | FG% | FTM |
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| Eastern Illinois | N. Shelton | 323 | 43.8 | 69 |
| Western Illinois | M. Maletic | 346 | 47.2 | 45 |
| Rebounds | Player | Total | Off | Def |
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| Eastern Illinois | K. Jacobi | 200 | 67 | 133 |
| Western Illinois | T. Knox | 118 | 45 | 73 |
| Assists | Player | |
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| Eastern Illinois | N. Shelton | 42 |
| Western Illinois | S. Smith | 84 |
Quickchart Matchup
 Eastern Illinois Off vs
 Western Illinois Defense |
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63.7 Points For
72.4 Points Against
40.1 FG%
46.6 FG%
30.2 Reb
31.9 Reb |
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Western Illinois Off vs
Eastern Illinois Defense |
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63.7 Points For
74.5 Points Against
41.7 FG%
44.6 FG%
29.0 Reb
34.3 Reb |