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[T] Men's Soccer vs Houston Christian University
November 8 @ 4:00 pm in St. Charles, MO

[W 90-48] Men's Basketball vs Simpson College
November 9 @ 6:00 pm in Macomb, IL

[W 57-54] Women's Basketball at Omaha
November 9 @ 6:30 pm in Omaha, Neb.

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

Women's Volleyball at Morehead State
November 12 @ 5:00 pm in Morehead, KY

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

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

Full Calendar

Western Athletics News

Leathernecks Host Gardner-Webb in Final Home Game of the Season

McGill Touchdown

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois returns home looking to carry its momentum into its next matchup against Gardner-Webb after earning an impressive 44-23 rivalry victory over Eastern Illinois last Saturday.

Posted on 10 November 2026 | 4:27 pm

Western Illinois Athletics Announces 2026-27 Basketball Theme Nights and Promotions

Marketing

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois Athletics is excited to announce its complete lineup of theme nights, special promotions, and fan experiences for the 2026-27 Men's and Women's Basketball seasons. Throughout the season, Leatherneck fans will have opportunities to celebrate campus traditions, recognize special groups, support community initiatives, and enjoy unique experiences at Western Hall.

Posted on 10 November 2026 | 3:51 pm

Chasing postseason glory: Illinois FCS playoff scenarios with two Saturdays left

With two games left in the regular season, Illinois State has the most clear path to the playoffs among the Land of Lincoln's FCS teams.

Posted on 10 November 2026 | 4:45 am

Western Illinois Holds Off Omaha for 57-54 Road Win

Madison Davis Action Shot

OMAHA, NE – Western Illinois women's basketball picked up a road victory Monday night, defeating Omaha 57-54 at Baxter Arena to improve to 2-1 on the season.

Posted on 9 November 2026 | 9:00 pm

Transfer WR Hiraldo gives Leatherneck offense a lift, one big play at a time

Wide receiver Israel Hiraldo has blossomed for Western Illinois, adding a new dimension to the team's offense.

Posted on 9 November 2026 | 4:00 am

Leatherneck rewind: Western rides pick-six momentum to key conference win at EIU

Western Illinois safety Jouvenson Romulus made a key second-quarter interception that helped the Leathernecks roll to a 44-23 win at Eastern Illinois.

Posted on 7 November 2026 | 11:55 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