Western Athletics News

Women's Soccer Travels to Northern Illinois

NIU action

The Leathernecks and in-state foe Huskies clash Thursday at 7 p.m.

Posted on 21 August 2018 | 3:03 am

Richter and Lingle named 'Athletes to Watch'

PTW Cross Country

Both athletes ready for 2018 after career-best marks during the 2017 postseason

Posted on 21 August 2018 | 2:21 am

On tap: Beer sales planned at WIU home football games

MACOMB, Ill. — Beer will be sold at Hanson Field during Western Illinois University football games this season under a pilot program approved by the university.The sales begin with the season opener on Sept. 15 against Montana.John Biernbaum, associate vice president for student services, said the Student Government Association and the Leatherneck Club Advisory Board worked with the university's administration to establish the program. Gov. Bruce Rauner approved a [...]

Posted on 20 August 2018 | 9:13 pm

Necks off to a good start on the season

MACOMB, Ill. — As a new semester dawns upon Western Illinois University a spark of hope rallies around the athletic fields. The men’s soccer team is hoping that spark ignites a fire of success in the upcoming season. After winning their last exhibition matches Western faces Quincy University Monday at 5:30 p.m. Last season ended...

Posted on 20 August 2018 | 2:00 pm

Soccer looks to stun Cougars

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Western Illinois women’s soccer team has been back in action over the past two weeks, winning their first two matches. Those games were both exhibition on the road against the University of Illinois-Chicago and the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay, meaning they didn’t boost the teams record. On the up and...

Posted on 20 August 2018 | 1:53 pm

Football prepares for season opener

Macomb, Ill. — The Western Illinois football team is just 10 days away from their season opener against Montana State University. This is the first season for head coach Jared Elliot, who was named head coach last spring. Camp, or preseason, has just ended for the Leathernecks as they now look to prepare for their...

Posted on 20 August 2018 | 1:50 pm

Preseason Camp is Over

football

Western Illinois' football team spent 19 days integrating newcomers – staff and players alike – to the Leatherneck way, and on the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 20, head coach Jared Elliott looked back on the time spent.

Posted on 20 August 2018 | 12:57 pm

Leatherneck tight ends adding to offensive mix

They combine size and strength with speed and athleticism. Called upon to block but also catch passes, the tight end spot has become a bigger part of the Western Illinois offense in recent seasons.

Posted on 17 August 2018 | 3:33 pm

Western looking for next breakout wide receiver

Over the past several seasons, the Western Illinois football program has seen some of the finest individual and career performances from members of its wide receiver group.

Posted on 17 August 2018 | 2:26 pm

Recent Results &
Upcoming Schedule

[T] Men's Soccer at Quincy University
August 20 @ 6:00 pm in Quincy, IL

Women's Soccer at Northern Illinois
August 23 @ 7:00 pm in DeKalb, Ill.

Men's Soccer at Oakland University
August 24 @ 6:00 pm in Rochester, Mich.

Women's Volleyball vs Fairleigh Dickinson
August 24 @ 7:00 pm in Macomb, Ill.

Women's Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech University
August 25 @ 2:00 pm in Macomb, Ill.

Women's Volleyball vs Evansville
August 25 @ 7:00 pm in Macomb, Ill.

Women's Soccer vs University of Missouri - Kansas City
August 26 @ 1:00 pm in MACOMB

Men's Soccer vs Milwaukee
August 26 @ 5:00 pm in MACOMB

Women's Cross Country vs WIU Early Bird
August 31 in MACOMB

Men's Cross Country vs WIU Early Bird
August 31 in MACOMB

Football at Montana State University
August 30 @ 8:00 pm in Bozeman, Mont.

Men's Soccer vs Green Bay
August 31 @ 3:00 pm in MACOMB

Women's Soccer vs Louisiana Tech
August 31 @ 5:00 pm in MACOMB

Full Calendar