Evansville High School standout Maria Messling’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, November 28

Western Illinois Leathernecks Coach JD Gravina (2024) | Western Illinois Leathernecks

By West Central Reporter

Nov 29, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28, former Evansville High School standout, Maria Messling’s current college team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, won 86-72 in their NCAA D1 game against the Chicago State Cougars.

The game took place in Macomb, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Chicago State Cougars this season.

The Western Illinois Leathernecks’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, December 2 at 1 p.m. in Macomb, Illinois.

Name: Maria Messling

Position: Forward

Hometown: Evansville

Height: 6′0″

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