Browning's 18 lead Lindenwood over Western Illinois 71-65

Dec 22, 2025, 08:47 am

SAINT CHARLES, Mo. -- — Markeith Browning II scored 18 points as Lindenwood beat Western Illinois 71-65 on Saturday night.

Browning added five rebounds for the Lions (6-7, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Jadis Jones scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. Reggie Bass had 10 points and shot 3 of 5 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line.

Marko Maletic led the Leathernecks (7-6, 1-1) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds. Ryan Myers added 18 points for Western Illinois. Julius Rollins also had 12 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

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