Western Athletics News

WIU Baseball Falls Short in Game 2 Against Morehead

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Western Illinois rallied late but came up just short in a 4-3 loss at Morehead State for game 2 of the series.

Posted on 10 May 2026 | 12:09 am

Leathernecks Have Strong Showing at Huskie Classic

Leatherneck Track and Field Huskie Classic

Western Illinois track and field put together a strong showing at the Huskie Classic to end the regular season.

Posted on 9 May 2026 | 5:27 pm

Leatherneck Baseball Falls Short in Series Opener vs Morehead, 10-8

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Western Illinois dropped Friday's series opener at Morehead State despite a pair of home runs from the Leatherneck offense.

Posted on 9 May 2026 | 12:00 am

Two-sport WIU standout Keith expected to make a big leap come fall 

Western Illinois sophomore cornerback Don Paul Keith returns as a key piece in the Leatherneck defense. The Michigan native also competed in track this offseason.

Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:00 am

Former WIU Guard McCowan Chooses Houston

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP The timing was right, Raegan McCowan said, to make a move. And now the former Western Illinois guard has a new home. McCowan announced on Thursday that she was transferring to Houston after three years with the …

Posted on 30 April 2026 | 3:11 pm

Gravina Sees A Big Picture For Leathernecks

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP It didn’t take long, JD Gravina said, for the high of a championship season to wear off. Gravina’s Western Illinois women’s basketball team shared the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title, then won the conference tournament to earn …

Posted on 30 April 2026 | 1:14 pm

New habits, new look: EIU head coach Chris Wilkerson welcomes spring 75 pounds lighter

Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson welcomed spring football practices 75 pounds lighter than he was last fall.

Posted on 30 April 2026 | 4:37 am