Western Illinois Leathernecks

Bison Baseball Rallies for First Summit League Victory; Changes to Weekend Schedule – NDSU Bison Athletics

Bison Baseball Rallies for First Summit League Victory; Changes to Weekend Schedule  NDSU Bison Athletics

Box Score (PDF) MACOMB, Ill. – The North Dakota State baseball team rallied for a 5-4 win over Western Illinois Friday afternoon in the first game of the series.

Track and field look forward to outdoor season opener at Southern Illinois – Western Courier

Track and field look forward to outdoor season opener at Southern Illinois  Western Courier

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Western Illinois University men’s and women’s track teams will be back in action for the first time since the indoor championships. They are …

Leathernecks impress in the classroom, disappoint on the court – Western Courier

Leathernecks impress in the classroom, disappoint on the court  Western Courier

MACOMB, IL — Western Illinois’s men’s basketball team finished 10-21 overall and 4-12 in the Summit League finishing eighth out of ninth overall in the …

Baseball looks to bounce back against NDSU Bison – Western Courier

Baseball looks to bounce back against NDSU Bison  Western Courier

This weekend, the Western Illinois University baseball team looks to sweep a three-game series against North Dakota State. The Leathernecks (6-12) take on …

Lunney on Noland’s Double Duty Spring – Arkansas Razorbacks

Lunney on Noland’s Double Duty Spring  Arkansas Razorbacks

Former Razorback QB and pitcher and current TE coach Barry Lunney knows a few things about pulling double duty with football and baseball in the spring like …

Optimism abounds as state FCS programs open spring practice – ChicagoNow

Optimism abounds as state FCS programs open spring practice  ChicagoNow

Spring officially began Wednesday afternoon, but the Illinois FCS programs all got an earlier start. Eastern, Southern, Western and Illinois State began spring …

NDSU Baseball Travels to Western Illinois for Weekend Series – NDSU Bison Athletics

NDSU Baseball Travels to Western Illinois for Weekend Series  NDSU Bison Athletics

Game 1: North Dakota State at Western Illinois Friday, March 22 | 3 p.m. | Macomb, Ill. (Alfred D. Boyer Stadium) Live Stats | Live Video Game 2: North Dakota …

Hogs Head To Alabama To Continue League Play – Arkansas Razorbacks

Hogs Head To Alabama To Continue League Play  Arkansas Razorbacks

After a two-game series split at No. 9 Texas earlier this week, the eighth-ranked Arkansas baseball team gets back to Southeastern Conference play this …

Baseball comes out on losing end of three game series – Western Courier

Baseball comes out on losing end of three game series  Western Courier

The Western Illinois Leatherneck baseball team opened up Summit League play this weekend with a three-game series against the Jackrabbits of South Dakota …

Women’s tennis hosts University of Missouri-St. Louis in home opener – Western Courier

Women’s tennis hosts University of Missouri-St. Louis in home opener  Western Courier

TULSA, Okla.—The Western Illinois University women’s tennis team hasn’t had the best stretch recently, currently sitting on a three-game losing streak and a 3-7 …

Men’s golf strives in warm Florida and Georgia temperatures over spring break – Western Courier

Men’s golf strives in warm Florida and Georgia temperatures over spring break  Western Courier

While most students traveled home last week for spring break, the Leatherneck men’s golf team stayed at work. The team departed to warmer pastures on the …

Arkansas Slams Way Past Texas – Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas Slams Way Past Texas  Arkansas Razorbacks

AUSTIN, Texas – The eighth-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks came out swinging Tuesday night, scoring six runs in the second inning and four runs in the third …

Former Wilton star Drake named Summit League co-Pitcher of the Week – Muscatine Journal

Former Wilton star Drake named Summit League co-Pitcher of the Week  Muscatine Journal

Javin Drake, formerly of Wilton High School, earned recognition in the Summit League by being named co-Pitcher of the Week. Drake, now a junior at Western …

Hog Pod Episode 2: Norm DeBriyn – Arkansas Razorbacks

Hog Pod Episode 2: Norm DeBriyn  Arkansas Razorbacks

Former baseball coach Norm DeBriyn had an interesting path to The Hill and an incredible career as the Hogs’ skipper for 33 years. Find out how Coach …

WIU opens spring football camp – McDonough Voice

WIU opens spring football camp  McDonough Voice

The 2019 football season officially began for Western Illinois early Monday morning as the Leathernecks opened the spring practice campaign. WIU hosts 14 …

Razorbacks Lock Up With Longhorns In Austin – Arkansas Razorbacks

Razorbacks Lock Up With Longhorns In Austin  Arkansas Razorbacks

After going 12-1 in a 13-game homestand, the eighth-ranked Arkansas baseball team goes back on the road for Spring Break this week and will start its trip with …

Women’s basketball falls in first round to No. 4 Oral Roberts after five-game losing streak to conclude regular season – Western Courier

Women’s basketball falls in first round to No. 4 Oral Roberts after five-game losing streak to conclude regular season  Western Courier

The season has come to an end for Western Illinois University Leathernecks (12-18, 8-8 Summit) women’s basketball team. The rough year ended in a first …

Mens basketball ends tough 10-21 season against NDSU in Summit League tournament semi-final – Western Courier

Mens basketball ends tough 10-21 season against NDSU in Summit League tournament semi-final  Western Courier

While most students were either at home or on vacation with family and friends, the Western Illinois University men’s basketball team shocked The Summit …

Softball falls in final non-conference series – Western Courier

Softball falls in final non-conference series  Western Courier

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Western Illinois University softball team traveled to Florida this past week to face off in their final series before The Summit …

Baseball misses out on upset agains No. 10 Arkansas – Western Courier

Baseball misses out on upset agains No. 10 Arkansas  Western Courier

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Western Illinois baseball team spent their spring break traveling to Arkansas where they fell short in two games against the 2018 …

2019 NCAA Tournament Profile: Get to know the North Dakota State Bison – Mid-Major Madness

2019 NCAA Tournament Profile: Get to know the North Dakota State Bison  Mid-Major Madness

It all started in Tulsa. North Dakota State’s final game of January at Oral Roberts kick-started a wild roller coaster ride the rest of the way for the Bison.

Young arms lead Jackrabbits past WIU – Brookings Register

Young arms lead Jackrabbits past WIU  Brookings Register

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – South Dakota State pitchers Nic McCay and Bret Barnett combined for 14 strikeouts and the Jackrabbit offense capitalized on three Western …

Hogs Walk-Off To Conference-Opening Sweep – Arkansas Razorbacks

Hogs Walk-Off To Conference-Opening Sweep  Arkansas Razorbacks

Sophomore catcher Casey Opitz laced a 1-2 curveball through the right side of the infield in the bottom of the ninth Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium, …

Time for a Change of Direction and Leadership – Tri States Public Radio

Time for a Change of Direction and Leadership  Tri States Public Radio

This is a Commentary. The opinions expressed in this commentary are not necessarily those of Western Illinois University or Tri States Public Radio. Basic.

Western Illinois Splits Doubleheader Against South Dakota State On Saturday – WGEM

Western Illinois Splits Doubleheader Against South Dakota State On Saturday  WGEM

Saturday in Springfield, Western Illinois’ CJ Schaeffer Jr. has three game winners so far in the 2019 season, and his latest occurred during the baseball.

DVH: Proud Of Our Team To Find A Way To Scrap Out A Win On A Sunday. – Arkansas Razorbacks

DVH: Proud Of Our Team To Find A Way To Scrap Out A Win On A Sunday.  Arkansas Razorbacks

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The 10th-ranked Arkansas baseball team will finish its 14-game homestand this weekend when it faces Missouri in a three-game series …

How to Watch: Arkansas vs. Missouri – 247Sports

How to Watch: Arkansas vs. Missouri  247Sports

The Arkansas Razorbacks will play the Missouri Tigers in their SEC opening weekend baseball series starting Friday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. Arkansas is …

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/15: The Vortex is upon us – Mid-Major Madness

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/15: The Vortex is upon us  Mid-Major Madness

Welcome back to the Never Made the Tournament Club, where time lacks all meaning. College basketball is the sport of the lotus-eaters. Conference …

Your Illinois News Radar » *** UPDATED x1 *** Pritzker non-committal on emergency funding for WIU – The Capitol Fax Blog

Your Illinois News Radar » *** UPDATED x1 *** Pritzker non-committal on emergency funding for WIU  The Capitol Fax Blog

Thursday, Mar 14, 2019. * Gov. Pritzker was in Quincy today and was asked about whether he supports giving Western Illinois University some emergency state …

Western Illinois Leathernecks Drop 2 Straight Against Bethune-Cookman University – WGEM

Western Illinois Leathernecks Drop 2 Straight Against Bethune-Cookman University  WGEM

In Daytona Beach, Florida earlier today, The WIU softball team (6-12) held Bethune-Cookman (9-21) to a pair of runs in both games but were swept in their.

HawgBeat.com – LIVE COMMENTARY: Diamond Hogs vs. Western Illinois (Game 2) – Rivals.com

HawgBeat.com – LIVE COMMENTARY: Diamond Hogs vs. Western Illinois (Game 2)  Rivals.com

First pitch: 3:15 p.m.. Live stream: SECN+ (Click here – SIGN IN REQUIRED). Listen: Click here (FREE). In-depth preview: Weather could be factor in midweek …

Razorbacks One-Hit Leathernecks In Shutout – KNWA

Razorbacks One-Hit Leathernecks In Shutout  KNWA

For the second-straight game, the 10th-ranked Arkansas baseball team pitched a shutout, giving up only one hit to Western Illinois Tuesday night and winning …

Men’s College Basketball: Leathernecks fall short vs. Bison in Summit semifinals – Kewanee Star Courier

Men’s College Basketball: Leathernecks fall short vs. Bison in Summit semifinals  Kewanee Star Courier

It was not due to lack of effort or lack of fight, but Western Illinois’ Cinderella run at the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota came to an end …

NCAA Live Stream Reddit for North Dakota State vs Omaha Summit League Final – 12up

NCAA Live Stream Reddit for North Dakota State vs Omaha Summit League Final  12up

The No. 2 Omaha Mavericks take on the No. 4 North Dakota State Bison in the Summit League Final on Tuesday night, with an automatic NCAA Tournament bid …

HawgBeat.com – HawgBeat Preview: Weather could be factor in midweek series vs. WIU – Rivals.com

HawgBeat.com – HawgBeat Preview: Weather could be factor in midweek series vs. WIU  Rivals.com

Before it begins conference play, Arkansas welcomes Western Illinois to Baum-Walker Stadium for a two-game midweek series. Here is a preview of those …

How to Watch: Arkansas vs. Western Illinois – 247Sports

How to Watch: Arkansas vs. Western Illinois  247Sports

The Arkansas Razorbacks are set to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks in two-midweek games starting on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium in …

Razorbacks ready to host Western Illinois – El Dorado News-Times

Razorbacks ready to host Western Illinois  El Dorado News-Times

FAYETTEVILLE — The No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks don’t have to worry about near-freezing temperatures for their two-game set against Western Illinois this …

Western Illinois Leathernecks Close Out Their Season With A Loss In The Summit League Tourney Semifinals – WGEM

Western Illinois Leathernecks Close Out Their Season With A Loss In The Summit League Tourney Semifinals  WGEM

Western Illinois’ historic run in The Summit League Men’s Basketball Tournament ended tonight with a heartbreaking 76-73 setback against North Dakota.

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/11: Joy for Gardner-Webb – Mid-Major Madness

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/11: Joy for Gardner-Webb  Mid-Major Madness

Welcome back to the Never Made the Tournament Club, where we cover every team that has never made the NCAA Tournament. “Oh, so it’s not time to die yet?

Summit stunner! – Brookings Register

Summit stunner!  Brookings Register

SIOUX FALLS – Western Illinois made history, while South Dakota State’s historic run came to an end. The Leathernecks became the first No. 8 seed in Summit …

Bradley saves the state’s reputation: Power rankings for Division I basketball teams in Illinois – Chicago Tribune

Bradley saves the state’s reputation: Power rankings for Division I basketball teams in Illinois  Chicago Tribune

Bradley will play in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006 after winning the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship.

WIU women’s hoop team sees season end with loss at tournament – Canton Daily Ledger

WIU women’s hoop team sees season end with loss at tournament  Canton Daily Ledger

A slow start and no answer for Oral Roberts’ Lakota Beatty spelled doom for the Western Illinois women as the Leathernecks bowed out at the Summit League …

Western Illinois vs. North Dakota State – 3/11/19 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place

Western Illinois vs. North Dakota State – 3/11/19 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction  Sports Chat Place

The North Dakota St Bison and Western Illinois Leathernecks meet Monday in the college basketball Summit Tournament semifinal at the Denny Sanford …

Leathernecks shock SDSU in improbable quarterfinal upset – Western Courier

Leathernecks shock SDSU in improbable quarterfinal upset  Western Courier

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Western Illinois University men’s basketball team took down the South Dakota State Jackrabbits for the first time in three years.

Arkansas wins rubber match over Louisiana Tech, 11-0 – 247Sports

Arkansas wins rubber match over Louisiana Tech, 11-0  247Sports

The Razorbacks won the rubber match game against Louisiana Tech 11-0 to take the series at 2-1 at Baum-Walker Stadium on Sunday while pitching their first …

Softball drops all five at UGA Classic – bgfalconmedia.com

Softball drops all five at UGA Classic  bgfalconmedia.com

The Falcon softball team fell in five games this weekend, losing twice to the Georgia Bulldogs and Western Illinois Leathernecks and once to the Elon Phoenix at …

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/10: HOPE SPRINGS FROM LEATHERNECKS – Mid-Major Madness

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/10: HOPE SPRINGS FROM LEATHERNECKS  Mid-Major Madness

One of the biggest upsets in NMTC history took place last night.

TRAXLER: SDSU men’s loss is painful surprise in history of… – Daily Republic

TRAXLER: SDSU men’s loss is painful surprise in history of…  Daily Republic

For followers of the Summit League tournament, Saturday’s shocker in Sioux Falls, with No. 8 seed Western Illinois upsetting No. 1 seed South Dakota State was …

Tough start dooms WIU in loss to Oral Roberts – Aledo Times Record

Tough start dooms WIU in loss to Oral Roberts  Aledo Times Record

A slow start and no answer for Oral Roberts’ Lakota Beatty spelled doom for the Western Illinois women as the Leathernecks bowed out at the Summit League …

ORU women advance to semifinals at Summit League Tournament – Tulsa World

ORU women advance to semifinals at Summit League Tournament  Tulsa World

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Lakota Beatty tied a Summit League Tournament record with seven 3-pointers and the Oral Roberts women posted a 68-64 victory over …

Leathernecks topple top-seeded South Dakota State | College Sports – AberdeenNews.com

Leathernecks topple top-seeded South Dakota State | College Sports  AberdeenNews.com

Ben Pyle and Kobe Webster both scored 17 points as eighth-seeded Western Illinois stunned top-seeded South Dakota State in the opening round of the …

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/9: Bulldogs running through the night – Mid-Major Madness

Never Made the Tournament Club, 3/9: Bulldogs running through the night  Mid-Major Madness

What is an italicized note at the beginning of this column supposed to achieve? It’s the Never Made the Tournament Club, and we have something to celebrate.

Western Illinois Standouts Danni Nichols And Brandon Gilbeck Honored By The Summit League – WGEM

Western Illinois Standouts Danni Nichols And Brandon Gilbeck Honored By The Summit League  WGEM

Western Illinois standout Danni Nichols became the first player from the women’s basketball program in Macomb to earn Freshman Of The Year top honors from.

Men’s team searches for “Cinderella Story” in Sioux Falls – Western Courier

Men’s team searches for “Cinderella Story” in Sioux Falls  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — It’s March, and that means it’s time for playoff basketball in college hoops. College basketball teams all across the country will be looking to win …

Jackrabbit men seeking fourth consecutive tourney title – Brookings Register

Jackrabbit men seeking fourth consecutive tourney title  Brookings Register

SIOUX FALLS – South Dakota State is seeking its fourth consecutive title in the Summit League Men’s Basketball Championship, which gets underway Saturday …

Despite recent struggles with Jacks, WIU men remain confident – Canton Daily Ledger

Despite recent struggles with Jacks, WIU men remain confident  Canton Daily Ledger

It will be a week to the day since the Western Illinois men’s basketball team played South Dakota State. When the Leathernecks take to the floor on Saturday …

Softball heads to UGA Classic Tournament – Western Courier

Softball heads to UGA Classic Tournament  Western Courier

ATHENS, Ga. — The Western Illinois softball team will travel this weekend to participate in the UGA Classic Tournament, hosted by the University of Georgia.

Baseball looks to end three-game skid in St. Louis – Western Courier

Baseball looks to end three-game skid in St. Louis  Western Courier

ST. LOUIS — The Western Illinois baseball team (2-7) will continue their road trip as they take on the St. Louis University Billikens (5-5) in a three-game series.

Summit League Tournament: SDSU, USD taking nothing for granted as NCAA projections swirl – Sioux Falls Argus Leader

Summit League Tournament: SDSU, USD taking nothing for granted as NCAA projections swirl  Sioux Falls Argus Leader

The narrative entering this year’s Summit League Tournament is a familiar one with SDSU and USD arriving as the odds-on favorites.

Your Illinois News Radar » In face of mass layoffs, Pritzker makes no promise to increase WIU funding – The Capitol Fax Blog

Your Illinois News Radar » In face of mass layoffs, Pritzker makes no promise to increase WIU funding  The Capitol Fax Blog

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019. * WEEK TV… The layoffs at Western Illinois University has captured the attention of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. […] He’s well aware that WIU …

Fix the Big Ten by adding North Dakota State – Off Tackle Empire

Fix the Big Ten by adding North Dakota State  Off Tackle Empire

Look, there are some very good candidates for the next Commissioner of the Big Ten. Some of them are even serious! (Please don’t take Jim Phillips.) Related …

Leathernecks lose momentum heading towards tournament – Western Courier

Leathernecks lose momentum heading towards tournament  Western Courier

Western Illinois Leathernecks (12-17, 8-8 Summit) will enter the Summit League tournament on a four game losing streak, as they dropped their last two games …

Jackrabbits clinch regular-season title on Senior Day – Brookings Register

Jackrabbits clinch regular-season title on Senior Day  Brookings Register

BROOKINGS – Skyler Flatten had a big game as he, Mike Daum and Tevin King celebrated Senior Day with an 86-66 defeat of Western Illinois on Saturday …

Tennis splits weekend double header – Western Courier

Tennis splits weekend double header  Western Courier

NORMAL, Ill. — The Western Illinois University women’s tennis team continued their season with matches on Friday and Saturday, going 1-1 over the weekend.

Loyola peaking right on time, while Northwestern keeps fading: Power rankings of the state’s Division I teams – Chicago Tribune

Loyola peaking right on time, while Northwestern keeps fading: Power rankings of the state’s Division I teams  Chicago Tribune

This is the time of year teams rise or crumble. Loyola might be coming together at the right time as it heads into the Missouri Valley Conference tournament as …

Other Sports: Southeast falls to winless Western Illinois, drops to 5-2 (3/4/19) – The Arrow

Other Sports: Southeast falls to winless Western Illinois, drops to 5-2 (3/4/19)  The Arrow

Southeast baseball team dropped its first series of the season this past weekend as Western Illinois University won the series two games to one. The Redhawks …

Men win Summit League with win over Western Illinois – SDSU Collegian

Men win Summit League with win over Western Illinois  SDSU Collegian

For the second time in school history, the South Dakota State men’s basketball team are outright Summit League regular season champions. South Dakota State …

Salukis take two in home opener against Western Illinois Leathernecks – Daily Egyptian

Salukis take two in home opener against Western Illinois Leathernecks  Daily Egyptian

Southern took two in their home opener doubleheader against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Itchy Jones Stadium on Friday. The weekend series was …

Nzekwesi scores 20 to carry Denver over W. Illinois 74-46 – Raleigh News & Observer

Nzekwesi scores 20 to carry Denver over W. Illinois 74-46  Raleigh News & Observer

David Nzekwesi scores 20 points as Denver snaps its seven-game losing streak, easily defeating Western Illinois, 74-46.

Men’s basketball look to shutdown SDSU – Western Courier

Men’s basketball look to shutdown SDSU  Western Courier

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Western Illinois Leathernecks (9-18, 4-10) will travel to Brookings to face off against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (23-7, 13-2) in …

Leathernecks travel to Alabama State – Western Courier

Leathernecks travel to Alabama State  Western Courier

The Western Illinois Leathernecks softball was very close to going a second week in a row without playing a game. Last week, the team was left softball-less …

Baseball begins battle with SIU Salukis – Western Courier

Baseball begins battle with SIU Salukis  Western Courier

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Western Illinois baseball team continues their road trip this weekend when they take on the Southern Illinois University Salukis in a …

Summit League Notebook: Plenty up for grabs going into the postseason – Mid-Major Madness

Summit League Notebook: Plenty up for grabs going into the postseason  Mid-Major Madness

There’s still a lot left to play for as the regular season winds down.

Men’s basketball look to continue winning ways – Western Courier

Men’s basketball look to continue winning ways  Western Courier

DENVER — This past Saturday marked the first win of the month for the Western Illinois University Leathernecks (9-18, 4-10 Summit) defeating Oral Roberts …

Denver Pioneers basketball looks to end losing streak vs. Western Illinois – The Denver Post

Denver Pioneers basketball looks to end losing streak vs. Western Illinois  The Denver Post

Western Illinois looks to extend Denver’s conference losing streak to eight games. Denver’s last Summit League win came against the Oral Roberts Golden …

Tyler Herro’s 29 points Tuesday and other story lines to watch involving Wisconsin high school players in DI hoops as March looms – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Tyler Herro’s 29 points Tuesday and other story lines to watch involving Wisconsin high school players in DI hoops as March looms  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Tyler Herro and Jordan McCabe, two freshmen from Wisconsin, had massive days Tuesday in NCAA Division I hoops. These Sconnies are all thinking Big …

WIU tries to close regular season with strong finish – McDonough Voice

WIU tries to close regular season with strong finish  McDonough Voice

With one week of play remaining in the Summit League regular season, the Western Illinois men hope they are rounding into form as a berth in the league …

Women’s basketball fall in back and forth shootout – Western Courier

Women’s basketball fall in back and forth shootout  Western Courier

MACOMB, III. – The Western Illinois (12-15, 8-6) women’s basketball team fell short in a fast-paced shootout 92-85 to Oral Roberts University (16-12, 9-6) on …

Men’s basketball top Oral Roberts on senior night – Western Courier

Men’s basketball top Oral Roberts on senior night  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois Leathernecks (9-18) defeated the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (10-20) this past Saturday. “You always want to send your …

Women’s tennis swept by Bradley University Braves – Western Courier

Women’s tennis swept by Bradley University Braves  Western Courier

PEORIA, Ill. – The Western Illinois University women’s tennis team traveled to take on the Bradley University Braves on Saturday. They were swept 4-0, with most …

Western Illinois Leathernecks Pound Out A Victory On The Road – WGEM

Western Illinois Leathernecks Pound Out A Victory On The Road  WGEM

Drue Galassi sent a pair of rockets over the outfield wall of Capaha Field to guide the Western Illinois baseball team to its first win of the season in a.

Western Illinois vs. Oral Roberts – 2/23/19 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place

Western Illinois vs. Oral Roberts – 2/23/19 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction  Sports Chat Place

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and the Western Illinois Leathernecks will match up on the college basketball court Saturday.

Webster, Young lift W. Illinois past Oral Roberts 75-66 – Sacramento Bee

Webster, Young lift W. Illinois past Oral Roberts 75-66  Sacramento Bee

Kobe Webster scores 13 points to lead five Western Illinois players in double figures as the Leathernecks beat Oral Roberts, 75-66.

Baseball raises the stakes against Redhawks – Western Courier

Baseball raises the stakes against Redhawks  Western Courier

After jumping out to an early lead in each of their last two games, the Western Illinois baseball team was unable to finish off their opponent. It was a tough …

Basketball looks to spark winning streak – Western Courier

Basketball looks to spark winning streak  Western Courier

OMAHA- Neb. — The Western Illinois University Leathernecks could not stop the rolling Omaha Mavericks who dominated at home winning, 77-63. Coming off …

A Budgetary Tale of Two Campuses – Tri States Public Radio

A Budgetary Tale of Two Campuses  Tri States Public Radio

Western Illinois University has two campuses: Macomb and the Quad Cities. But that is not readily apparent when looking at the school’s overall budget.

Western Illinois Leathernecks Lose On The Road Against Omaha On Wednesday Night – WGEM

Western Illinois Leathernecks Lose On The Road Against Omaha On Wednesday Night  WGEM

The Western Illinois men’s basketball team surrendered eight second-half 3-pointers to the Omaha Mavericks in a 77-63 road loss Wednesday night.

Western Illinois Swimming And Diving Team Setting New Summit League Records – WGEM

Western Illinois Swimming And Diving Team Setting New Summit League Records  WGEM

Keep tally of Western Illinois’ triumphs at The Summit League Swimming and Diving Championships, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Operations. In two.

25th Ranked Coyote Women Top Western Illinois For 10th Straight Win – KDLT News

25th Ranked Coyote Women Top Western Illinois For 10th Straight Win  KDLT News

MACOMB, Ill.—Four Coyotes reached double-figures in South Dakota’s 83-61 road victory at Western Illinois on Saturday afternoon inside Western Hall. No.

Baseball to start season in Tennessee – Western Courier

Baseball to start season in Tennessee  Western Courier

The weather is warming, up the sun is shining and the ballplayers are lacing up their cleats once again. Baseball season is back, and the Western Illinois …

Women’s basketball to make it four in a row – Western Courier

Women’s basketball to make it four in a row  Western Courier

VERMILLION, S.D. — The Leathernecks will extend to the midpoint of their Summit League schedule this Saturday at South Dakota. The Coyotes lead the …

Western Illinois Leathernecks Set To Return To The Hardwood Friday At Western Hall – WGEM

Western Illinois Leathernecks Set To Return To The Hardwood Friday At Western Hall  WGEM

In less that 24 hours, both the the man’s and women’s basketball teams at Western Illinois University will hit the hardwood to tip-off against (10-5)

5 burning questions for Western Illinois in 2019 – ChicagoNow

5 burning questions for Western Illinois in 2019  ChicagoNow

Among five burning questions for Western Illinois for the 2019 is how the football program will replace the leadership of QB Sean McGuire.

Men’s hoops heads home to face EIU – Western Courier

Men’s hoops heads home to face EIU  Western Courier

MACOMB, Ill. — After a two-game road trip, the Western Illinois Leatherneck men’s basketball team travels back to Macomb. This Friday, the Purple and Gold …

Stalled running game damages Western Illinois playoff bid – ChicagoNow

Stalled running game damages Western Illinois playoff bid  ChicagoNow

Western Illinois struggled to run the football and fell 17-12 to South Dakota in a crucial Missouri Valley Football Conference game.

SIU falls to Western Illinois in conference matchup – Daily Egyptian

SIU falls to Western Illinois in conference matchup  Daily Egyptian

The Saluki football team fell to Western Illinois (5-4, MVFC 4-2) 34-31 Saturday afternoon. “That’s a good football team,” Head coach Nick Hill said. “I think that …

WIU Marching Leathernecks Exemplify University Values – Western Illinois University News

WIU Marching Leathernecks Exemplify University Values  Western Illinois University News

Video by Phil Weiss, University Television MACOMB, IL – When the Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks step on the field to perform, they do so …

Illinois FCS Midterm Reports: Western Illinois Leathernecks | Prairie State Pigskin – ChicagoNow

Illinois FCS Midterm Reports: Western Illinois Leathernecks | Prairie State Pigskin  ChicagoNow

Prairie State Pigskin contacted those close to each Illinois FCS program to get a midterm report on the 2018 season. Here’s our third such report. Western Illinois …

Homecoming 2018 – Game On: Leathernecks Win It All – Western Illinois University News

Homecoming 2018 – Game On: Leathernecks Win It All  Western Illinois University News

MACOMB, IL – It’s time to get your game faces on and roll the dice on this year’s annual Western Illinois University Homecoming celebration Friday-Saturday, …

Rapid Reaction: Western Illinois Leathernecks 31, Montana Grizzlies 27 – Montana Sports

Rapid Reaction: Western Illinois Leathernecks 31, Montana Grizzlies 27  Montana Sports

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois scored two touchdowns in a 2:59 span of the 4th quarter to stun the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, 31-27 at Hanson Field. The Griz …