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Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks, OVC Championship Final

Women's College Basketball
Lindenwood
25-8
65-71
Final
W Illinois
26-5
Ford Center

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Who won: W Illinois 71-65

The Western Illinois Leathernecks beat the Lindenwood Lions 71-65 in OVC Championship Final on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Ford Center. The W Illinois outscored the Lindenwood 20-11 in the 1st quarter. Mia Nicastro led the W Illinois in points (21). Ellie Brueggemann led the Lindenwood in points (21).

What it means

  • Lindenwood 11-4 on the road; W Illinois 15-1 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Mar 7
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Game info

Venue
Ford Center, Evansville, IN · Attendance 922
Officials
Daniel Drake (Referee), Jessyca Christopher (Referee), Chris Stafford (Referee)

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