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Jan 19, 2024 · MACOMB – The first-place Western Illinois men's basketball team returns home to Western Hall, hosting Tennessee State on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The Leathernecks (12-6, 5-0) have won nine in a row and are a perfect 5-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play.

Sep 5, 2024 · The Leathernecks (0-1) are coming off a 54-15 Week 1 loss to Northern Illinois while Indiana (1-0) won its season opener, topping Florida International, 31-7. WHO | Western Illinois (0-1) at Indiana (1-0) WHEN | Friday, September 6, 2024, 6 p.m. WHERE | Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana

Sep 28, 2024 · MACOMB, Ill. – Saturday night, it was a great night to be a Leatherneck as the Western Illinois University football team picked up their first win of the Joe Davis Era and the 2024 season, topping McKendree 49-32 on Hanson Field on Saturday night.

Sep 27, 2024 · MACOMB, Ill. – After three straight road contests and the bye week, the Western Illinois University football team finally is back in town for a game, hosting McKendree in the home opener. The Leathernecks and Bearcats are set to kick at 6 p.m. on Saturday. It is also Senior Day for the program as WIU will honor 20 seniors before the game.

Oct 11, 2024 · • Bryn Mawr, Pa. • Western Illinois Chadha was perfect in kicking attempts as Western Illinois won its second-straight game, 31-20 at Charleston Southern. The sophomore made a 48-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to extend the Leathernecks lead to 31-13 and was 4-for-4 on PATs.

Oct 19, 2024 · MACOMB, Illinois – In what may have been one of the best efforts in seasons, the Western Illinois University football team scored a convincing home victory on Saturday, topping Tennessee Tech 37-21 in Macomb.

Apr 29, 2024 · Western Illinois finishes off their five games in a row against teams from Illinois on Tuesday against the University of Illinois. Western Illinois picked up their first win against an in-state school against SIUE 7-6.

Nov 23, 2024 · Western Illinois scored 17 unanswered points to secure the win in the fourth quarter with touchdowns by Eli Aragon and Torrance Farmer Jr. The victory marked a strong finish to Western Illinois' season who finished the year 4-8 and was highlighted by resilience and efficiency in all three phases of the game.