Western Athletics News

Leathernecks Edged By North Dakota in Summit League Opener

Emma Norris

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois volleyball was outlasted in a five-set match to open Summit League play against North Dakota. Mariah Mitchell put together another impressive performance as she led the team with 14 kills while hitting .258.

Posted on 21 September 2018 | 2:18 pm

Singles Play Highlight Day One of Bradley Invite

WTN

Four Necks play in semifinal matches tomorrow

Posted on 21 September 2018 | 1:22 pm

Necks knockout Jaguars at home

  MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois University men’s soccer team defeated the visiting Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars 1-0 back on Tuesday, improving their record to 2-4-2. It was the Leathernecks’ third shutout of the season, but only their second win in eight games. “Good win for us today,” Director of Soccer Eric Johnson...

Posted on 21 September 2018 | 1:11 pm

Volleyball prepares for North Dakota

The Western Illinois University Fighting Leathernecks volleyball team opens up its conference schedule this Friday the 21st against the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota. Western hasn’t had the strongest start to the season, posting a mere 1-12 record. The Purple and Gold’s only win came all the way back in their first match of the...

Posted on 21 September 2018 | 1:04 pm

Watch: Jared Elliott Show (Sept. 17)

Jared Elliott Show

Posted on 21 September 2018 | 11:22 am

Leathernecks carry momentum into bye

Saturday's victory over Montana was a big one for the Western Illinois football team. After a tough start to the season that saw the Leathernecks drop their first two games, Western came from behind to steal a victory from the Grizzlies, improving their record to 1-2.The win gives the Leathernecks some momentum heading into the bye and the start of the Missouri Valley Football Conference slate, which starts September 29 against Youngstown State.

Posted on 19 September 2018 | 1:08 pm

All three phases come up big for WIU in fourth quarter

Offense, defense and special teams make big plays in comeback

Posted on 18 September 2018 | 3:09 pm

Recent Results &
Upcoming Schedule

Women's Tennis at Bradley Invitational
September 21 in Peoria, Ill.

[L 2-3] Women's Volleyball vs North Dakota
September 21 @ 7:00 pm in Macomb, Ill.

Softball vs Illinois-Springfield
September 23 @ 12:00 pm in MACOMB

Men's Golf at SIUE Derek Dolenc Invitational
September 24 in Madison, Ill.

Women's Volleyball at Purdue Fort Wayne
September 25 @ 6:00 pm in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Men's Soccer at Drake
September 26 @ 7:00 pm in Des Moines, Iowa

Women's Tennis at Olivet Nazarene University Invitational
September 28 in Bourbonnais, Ill.

Women's Soccer vs North Dakota State
September 28 @ 3:00 pm in MACOMB

Men's Swimming and Diving vs Purple & Gold Alumni
September 28 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb

Women's Swimming and Diving vs Purple & Gold Alumni
September 28 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb

Women's Cross Country at Minnesota Roy Griak Invite
September 29 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Men's Cross Country at Minnesota Roy Griak Invite
September 29 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Women's Volleyball at Omaha
September 28 @ 7:00 pm in Omaha, Neb.

Full Calendar