Wednesday's game between the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (15-14) and the Western Illinois Leathernecks (18-11) at the Ford Center ended with a final score (based on computer projections) of 70-68 in favor of Tennessee Tech. It is expected to be advantageous. It should be a competitive matchup. The game begins on March 6th at 4:30pm ET.
In their last meeting, the Golden Eagles lost to Little Rock 72-69 on Saturday.
The Golden Eagles are coming off a 72-69 loss to Little Rock in their last game on Saturday. The Leathernecks are coming off an 84-56 victory over SIU-Edwardsville in Saturday's final game. Regan Hurst scored a team-high 22 points for the Golden Eagles in the loss. In the Leathernecks' victory, Regan McCowan led the way with 17 points (7 rebounds, 0 assists).
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Tennessee Tech vs. Western Illinois match information
- when: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 4:30 PM ET
- where: Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Tennessee Tech vs. Western Illinois Score Prediction
- prediction:
Tennessee Tech 70, Western Illinois 68
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Tennessee Tech Schedule Analysis
- In their best win of the season, the Golden Eagles defeated the Stetson Hatters 65-59 on November 25th.
- Tennessee Tech is tied for the 36th most Quadrant 4 wins in the nation (13).
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Tennessee Tech 2023-24 Best Win Award
- Nov. 25, 65-59 victory over Stetson (No. 227)
- Dec. 18, 77-59 at home against Northern Kentucky (No. 235)
- Jan. 4, 79-56 on Road (No. 245) over Morehead State.
- February 15th, 77-66 at home against Western Illinois (No. 250)
- Feb. 24, 75-73 at home against Eastern Illinois (No. 254)
Western Illinois Schedule Analysis
- The Leathernecks' signature win this season was a 71-61 victory over the UT Martin Skyhawks on February 10th.
- Western Illinois is tied for the 22nd most Quadrant 4 wins in the nation (14).
Western Illinois 2023-24 Highest Wins
- February 10th at home against UT Martin (197th place) 71-61
- December 2nd, 82-78 at home against St. Thomas (232nd)
- Jan. 27, 65-59 on Morehead State Road (No. 245).
- Feb. 29, 64-54 at home against Eastern Illinois (No. 254)
- November 12th at home against Northern Illinois (No. 268) 95-62
Tennessee Tech Leader
- Marya Owens: 15.1 PTS, 1.2 STL, 40.3 FG%, 38.4 3PT% (216 vs. 83)
- Regan Grimes: 10 PTS, 42.1 FG%, 23.3 3PT% (7 for 30)
- Peyton Carter: 6.8 PTS, 1.4 STL, 38.6 FG%, 35.1 3PT% (111 vs. 39)
- Anna Walker: 9 PTS, 1.1 STL, 1.1 BLK, 42.2 FG%, 31.3 3PT% (96 vs. 30)
- Hurst: 9.2 PTS, 1.4 STL, 37.1 FG%, 27.8 3PT% (79 vs. 22)
Western Illinois Leader
- McCowan: 19.2 PTS, 8 REB, 45.8 FG%, 30.8 3PT% (8 of 26)
- Addie Brownfield: 10.2 PTS, 1.8 STL, 36.1 FG%, 20.3 3PT% (69 vs. 14)
- Anna Dietz: 13.4 PTS, 40.1 FG%, 34.1 3PT% (170 vs. 58)
- Alyssa Dins: 3.7 PTS, 1.1 BLK, 45.1 FG%, 37.5 3PT% (8 vs. 3)
- Allie Meadows: 6.2 PTS, 38.4 FG%, 36.4 3PT% (88 vs. 32)
Insights into Tennessee's technology performance
- The Golden Eagles are averaging 69.6 points per game (104th in college basketball) and giving up 66.4 points per game (227th in college basketball). His overall point differential is +93, meaning he outscores his opponents by 3.2 points per game.
- After scoring 70.4 points per game in OVC games, Tennessee Tech has scored 0.8 points more per game in conference games compared to its overall average (69.6 PPG).
- At home, the Golden Eagles average 1.7 more points per game (70.8 points) than on the road (69.1 points).
- Tennessee Tech has been better defensively in home games this season, allowing 64.9 points per game compared to 68.7 points per game when playing on the road.
- The Golden Eagles have been on an uptick in scoring recently, scoring 70.7 points per game over the past 10 games, 1.1 points higher than this year's 69.6 points.
Insights into Western Illinois' performance
- The Leathernecks outscore their opponents by 8.4 points per game (74.5 points per game, 46th in college basketball; 66.1 points per outing, 217th in college basketball) and have a +244 scoring differential.
- Western Illinois is scoring fewer points in conference play (69.7 per game) than overall (74.5).
- In the 2023-24 season, the Leathernecks averaged 14.9 more points per game at home (80.7 points) than on the road (65.8 points).
- Western Illinois allows 63.4 points per game at home and 69.9 points on the road.
- The Leathernecks are scoring 74.5 points per game in 2023-24, but have scored less than that in their past 10 games, accumulating 71.6 points per game.
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