How to watch Lindenwood Lions vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Lindenwood vs. Western Illinois basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 1, 2024 at 9:20 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

Western Illinois is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 48-38 lead against Lindenwood.

If Western Illinois keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 14-8 in no time. On the other hand, Lindenwood will have to make due with an 8-15 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Lindenwood Lions

Current Records: Western Illinois 13-8, Lindenwood 8-14

How To Watch

When: Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Robert F. Hyland Arena -- Saint Charles, Missouri
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $19.95

What to Know

The Western Illinois Leathernecks and the Lindenwood Lions will face off in an Ohio Valley clash at 8:30 p.m. ET on February 1st at Robert F. Hyland Arena. Despite being away, Western Illinois is looking at a four-point advantage in the spread.

Last Saturday, the Leathernecks came up short against the Eagles and fell 64-50.

Meanwhile, Lindenwood finally caught a break after five consecutive losses. They secured a 58-54 W over the Redhawks on Tuesday.

The Leathernecks' loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-8. As for the Lions, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-14.

Thursday's contest is shaping up to be a scrappy contest: Western Illinois have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 43.4 rebounds per game (they're ranked second in rebounds per game overall). It's a different story for Lindenwood, though, as they've been averaging only 31.9 rebounds per game. Given Western Illinois' sizable advantage in that area, the Lions will need to find a way to close that gap.

Western Illinois was able to grind out a solid victory over the Lions in their previous matchup back in January, winning 68-57. The rematch might be a little tougher for Western Illinois since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.