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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

W. E. Miles News

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Western Illinois University to hold auditions for basketball public address announcer

By W. E. Miles | Oct 17, 2025

Western Illinois University Athletics will hold auditions to find a new public address announcer for the upcoming basketball season.

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Western Illinois University men's soccer draws 1–1 against Southern Indiana

By W. E. Miles | Oct 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team played to a 1–1 draw against the University of Southern Indiana on Thursday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois.

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Western Illinois women's basketball ranked third in OVC preseason poll; four players honored

By W. E. Miles | Oct 14, 2025

Western Illinois University’s women’s basketball team has been ranked third in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) 2025-26 preseason poll, as announced by the OVC on Tuesday.

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Keyana Cruse named OVC Offensive Player of the Week for volleyball performance

By W. E. Miles | Oct 13, 2025

Keyana Cruse has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement made by the conference on Monday.

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OVC extends deal with Ford Center; basketball championships stay in Evansville through 2032

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents has confirmed that the OVC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will continue to be held at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, through 2032.

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Western Illinois men’s soccer prepares for conference test at Houston Christian

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's soccer team is set to continue its road schedule with a conference match against Houston Christian University on Sunday, October 12.

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Western Illinois falls to UT Martin after late blocked field goal

By W. E. Miles | Oct 11, 2025

Western Illinois University's football team narrowly lost to UT Martin on Saturday, with the Skyhawks scoring late in the game to secure a 32-31 victory at Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

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Illinois lawmakers prepare for fall veto session focused on taxes and energy

By W. E. Miles | Oct 9, 2025

On October 14, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield for its annual Veto Session after the summer break.

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Western Illinois golf teams finish Windy City Classic Invitational

By W. E. Miles | Oct 9, 2025

The Western Illinois University golf teams concluded their participation in the Windy City Classic Invitational, with the women’s team finishing in eighth place and the men’s team securing third place.

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Western Illinois women’s volleyball prepares for matchup against UT Martin Skyhawks

By W. E. Miles | Oct 8, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is preparing for an upcoming match against the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) Skyhawks, scheduled for October 9-10 in Martin, Tennessee at the Skyhawk Fieldhouse.

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Western Illinois Leathernecks prepare for home matches against SEMO and Lindenwood

By W. E. Miles | Oct 8, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks women's soccer team is preparing for two home games against Southeast Missouri (SEMO) and Lindenwood.

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Western Illinois announces fall baseball schedule with two home games

By W. E. Miles | Oct 6, 2025

Western Illinois University’s baseball team has announced its 2025 fall season schedule.

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Western Illinois golf teams to compete in Windy City Classic

By W. E. Miles | Oct 5, 2025

The Western Illinois University Leathernecks men's and women's golf teams are set to compete in the Windy City Classic, scheduled for October 6-7 at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago.

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Western Illinois men's soccer falls to Lindenwood in conference road match

By W. E. Miles | Oct 5, 2025

Western Illinois University's men's soccer team suffered its first loss in Ohio Valley Conference play this season, falling 2-0 to Lindenwood University on Sunday afternoon at Hunter Stadium.

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Western Illinois volleyball earns first OVC win of season against SIUE

By W. E. Miles | Oct 4, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team secured a 3–1 victory over SIUE on Saturday at First Community Arena.

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Western Illinois prepares to face undefeated Tennessee Tech in key conference matchup

By W. E. Miles | Oct 4, 2025

Western Illinois University’s football team will face Tennessee Tech on Saturday, October 4 at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee.

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Western Illinois falls to Tennessee Tech in OVC–Big South football matchup

By W. E. Miles | Oct 4, 2025

Western Illinois University Leathernecks were defeated by Tennessee Tech on Saturday in an OVC–Big South football matchup, with a final score of 66-20.

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Western Illinois men's soccer prepares for key matchup against undefeated Lindenwood

By W. E. Miles | Oct 4, 2025

The Western Illinois University men's soccer team is set to face the Lindenwood Lions in an important Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) match on Sunday.

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Western Illinois volleyball falls to SIUE in five-set conference match

By W. E. Miles | Oct 3, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team lost a close match to SIUE in five sets on Friday night at the First Community Arena.

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Which high school alumni from West Central Illinois area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By W. E. Miles | Oct 3, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature these former West Central Illinois area high school athletes.