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[W 74-41] Women's Basketball vs Cornell College (Iowa) - First Generation College Student Celebration
November 11 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb, IL

[L 0-3] Women's Volleyball at Morehead State
November 12 @ 5:00 pm in Morehead, KY

[L 83-91] Men's Basketball vs CSU Bakersfield - Student Organization Day
November 12 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Women's Bowling Bearcat Invitational
November 13 in Fairview Heights, IL

Men's Cross Country at NCAA Midwest Regionals
November 13 @ 10:00 am in Ames, IA

[N] Women's Cross Country at NCAA Midwest Regionals
November 13 @ 10:00 am in Ames, IA

Women's Volleyball at Morehead State
November 13 @ 4:00 pm in Morehead, KY

Football vs Gardner-Webb University - Serve and Protect Day
November 14 @ 1:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Men's Basketball at Minnesota
November 16 @ 7:00 pm in Minneapolis, MN

Women's Basketball vs Purdue Fort Wayne - Youth Day
November 17 @ 11:00 am in Macomb, IL

Women's Volleyball vs Lindenwood - Canned Food Drive Contest
November 17 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Women's Volleyball vs Lindenwood - Canned Food Drive Contest
November 18 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb, IL

Men's Basketball vs University at Albany
November 20 @ 2:00 pm in Buffalo, NY

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Western Athletics News

Leatherneck Women's Basketball Announces Three Signings

Signed WBB

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois Women's basketball welcomes three new faces to the program for the 2027-28 season. Kaelyn Nommensen, Kenzie Kassing and Courtney Steinkamp have each signed with the Leathernecks and will continue their basketball and academic careers in Macomb.

Posted on 13 November 2026 | 1:13 pm

Leatherneck Women’s Bowling Set to Compete in Bearcat Invite for Final Fall Tournament

Bowling

MACOMB, IL. – The Western Illinois University women's bowling team will wrap up its fall schedule this weekend as the Leathernecks travel to compete in the Bearcat Invite, featuring a competitive field of 13 teams from across the country.

Posted on 13 November 2026 | 12:56 pm

With ‘historic’ QB McGill in a leading role, Western takes aim at OVC title, playoffs

A bruising runner with an accurate arm, Western Illinois quarterback Kennedy McGill has made an impact on and off the field for the Leathernecks.

Posted on 13 November 2026 | 6:30 am

Western Illinois Drops Home Matchup to CSU Bakersfield

Davee Flowers

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois men's basketball held a six-point halftime lead, but CSU Bakersfield came back in the second half to hand the Leathernecks a 91-83 loss Thursday night at Western Hall.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 9:02 pm

WIU 74, CORNELL COLLEGE 41: Messling Is Happy To Be Back On The Court

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Maria Messling is healthy and getting a chance to play. That’s a big deal for the fourth-year Western Illinois forward. Messling played 25 minutes in the Leathernecks’ 74-41 win over Cornell College Wednesday night, finishing with a career-high 19 points. It was her second double-digit scoring game of the season, but only the third of her college career. Just playing, though, is the best thing for Messling. “I feel like I have a new kind of love and appreciation for the game every time I step on the court,” she said. Messling missed all …

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 10:16 pm

HOUSTON CHRISTIAN 74, WIU 67: Leathernecks Need To Fix What They Control

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP CANTON, Ill. — Danny Stephens understands college basketball’s calendar. Stephens is in his fourth season overall as a college player, and second at Western Illinois, so he knows a loss in November can be an education more …

Posted on 7 November 2026 | 11:20 pm