East Ridge High School standout Rodrick Payne’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Friday, November 24

Western Illinois Leathernecks Coach Chad Boudreau (2024) | Western Illinois Leathernecks

By West Central Reporter

Nov 25, 2023

On Friday, November 24, former East Ridge High School standout, Rodrick Payne’s current college team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, lost 52-84 in their NCAA D1 game against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

The game took place in Champaign, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini this season.

The Western Illinois Leathernecks’ next game is scheduled for Monday, November 27 at 6 p.m. in Madison, Wisconsin.

Name: Rodrick Payne

Position: Forward

Hometown: Cottage Grove

Height: 6′8″

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