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Leathernecks Clinch NCAA Berth in Thrilling OVC Final
8 Mar
Summary
- Western Illinois won the OVC Tournament championship over Lindenwood.
- Mia Nicastro and Mallory Shetley led the Leathernecks' offense.
- This marks Western Illinois' third NCAA Tournament appearance.

Western Illinois has clinched the OVC Tournament championship, earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in program history. The Leathernecks defeated Lindenwood 71-65 in a hard-fought contest. Mia Nicastro was instrumental with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Mallory Shetley contributed 18 points.
Despite trailing by as many as 16 points, Lindenwood mounted a comeback in the second half, closing the gap to a single point with under six minutes remaining. However, Nicastro and Shetley guided Western Illinois down the stretch, securing the victory.




