IU Indianapolis Jaguars @ Western Illinois Leathernecks
Ancrum leads Western Illinois with career-high 20 points
MACOMB, Ill. -- Dalan Ancrum scored a career-high 20 points to lead Western Illinois to a 78-69 victory over IUPUI on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Garret Covington added 16 points for Western Illinois (7-13, 4-5 Summit League), which shot 28 of 54 (52 percent) from the floor. Brandon Gilbeck had 15 points, and Mike Miklusak finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Darell Combs scored 21 points to lead IUPUI (9-14, 3-6). Ron Patterson added 17 points and Aaron Brennan chipped in 12.
Brennan made a 3-pointer and IUPUI had its last lead, 59-57, with 4:46 left. Covington answered with a 3, sparking an 8-0 run and the Leatherjackets led 65-59. The Jaguars pulled to 67-63 with 1:47 remaining before Western Illinois closed on an 11-6 surge. Covington scored four points and Jeremiah Usiosefe had a dunk during the stretch.
Game Information
Macomb, IL
Referee:Bret Wegenke
Referee:Tim Stewart
Referee:Edwin Young
2025-26 Standings
| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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