Western Illinois at South Dakota State

The Western Illinois Leathernecks came within a 2 point overtime loss in the Summit Conference Tournament of making a trip to the big dance a year ago. That taste has them playing tough this season at 19-5 and now they have some more experience. They have a tough task vs. South Dakota Stste, who is 20-7 on the season and a perfect 13-0 at home. This is a well disiplined and experienced Western Illinois team, one that has not lost by more than 7 points in their last 22 games. Their slow tempo and talented roster keeps them in pretty much every contest. The Leathernecks are lethal at 14-3 ATS in their last 17 vs. opponents over .600. They are in this one to the end. Play on Western Illinois.