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Football at Northern Illinois University
August 31 @ 2:30 pm in DeKalb, IL

Football at Indiana University
September 6 @ 6:00 pm in Bloomington, IN

Football at Illinois State University
September 14 @ 12:00 pm in Normal, IL

Football vs McKendree University - Family Day/Ag Day/Senior Day
September 28 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Football at Charleston Southern University
October 5 @ 3:00 pm in Charleston, SC

Football vs UT Martin - Homecoming
October 12 @ 3:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Football vs Tennessee Tech University - Hall of Fame Day
October 19 @ 3:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Football at Lindenwood
October 26 @ 2:00 pm in St. Charles, MO

Football at Eastern Illinois University
November 2 @ 2:00 pm in Charleston, IL

Football vs Tennessee State University - Serve And Protect Day
November 9 @ 1:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Football at Southeast Missouri State University
November 16 @ 1:00 pm in Cape Girardeau, MO

Football vs Gardner-Webb University - Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
November 23 @ 1:00 pm in Macomb, IL

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Western Athletics News

Western Illinois University Athletics Celebrates Olympic Connections Through the Decades

WIU Olympians

MACOMB, Ill. – With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially kicking off, Leatherneck Athletics is proud to celebrate a rich history of connections to the Olympic Games. Leatherneck  student-athletes and coaches have left a significant mark on the global sports stage throughout the years, from track and field to basketball to excellence in athletic training, WIU Athletics has a strong legacy of Olympic affiliations.

Posted on 26 July 2024 | 9:33 am

Leatherneck Men's Soccer Earns Summit League Academic Honors

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MACOMB, Ill. -- The Western Illinois men's soccer program was honored by the Summit League this week for their efforts in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year.

Posted on 25 July 2024 | 3:16 pm

Leatherneck Women’s Basketball Second in Nation in Team GPA during 2023-24 Season

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 23-24 GPA

MACOMB, Ill. -- The Western Illinois women's basketball team shined in the classroom this past academic year and on Wednesday, the group was recognized for it.

Posted on 24 July 2024 | 12:21 pm

OVC Releases Expanded Conference Schedule

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Western Illinois’ men’s and women’s basketball teams will get two more Ohio Valley Conference games in their second season in the league. The 11-team OVC will have a true round-robin schedule this season, meaning 20 games within …

Posted on 23 July 2024 | 3:38 pm

Leathernecks Get A Chance To Bond With Costa Rica Trip

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Mallory McDermott needed to get a passport. “Never been out of the country,” the Western Illinois fifth-year senior guard said. Raegan McCowan had to do the same. “We’ve got (the passports) already,” the sophomore …

Posted on 15 July 2024 | 8:34 pm