Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Soccer
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Soccer
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Western Illinois University secures third consecutive win against IU Indianapolis
Western Illinois University's Men's Soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over IU Indianapolis on Tuesday night, marking their third consecutive win. This result continues their impressive run, having won four of their last five matches.
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Western Illinois defeats Northern Illinois 4-0; breaks nine-match losing streak
Western Illinois University Men's Soccer team achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday night in Macomb, Illinois. This win marks the first time Western Illinois has defeated Northern Illinois since 2004, breaking a nine-match losing streak.
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Western Illinois prepares for final non-conference soccer matches
Western Illinois University is set to conclude its non-conference schedule with matches against Northern Illinois University (NIU) and Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy). The Leathernecks will face NIU at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois, on Friday, September 20, at 5 PM. They will then travel to Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, to play IU Indy on Tuesday, September 24, at 7 PM. Both matches are available for streaming.
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Western Illinois secures dramatic victory over Gonzaga Bulldogs
Western Illinois University men's soccer team secured a 3-2 victory against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Sunday night in Spokane, Washington. The Leathernecks aimed to achieve their first win over a Division I opponent, while the Bulldogs entered the match with a strong 6-1 record and a recent away win over #9 Seattle.
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Western Illinois men's soccer falls to Northern Kentucky
The Western Illinois University men's soccer team faced Northern Kentucky on Sunday afternoon, aiming to extend their winning streak. The Leathernecks were defeated 3-0 by the Norse, with goals scored in the 33rd, 49th, and 76th minutes.
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Gagnon's performance propels WIU men's soccer to second straight win
The Western Illinois men's soccer team secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the St. Ambrose Fighting Bees with a score of 4-2. Sophomore forward Xavier Gagnon played a pivotal role in the win, finishing the game with two goals and one assist. Gagnon's performance marked the first time a Leatherneck has achieved a two-goal game since Daisuke Otsuka on November 14, 2019.
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Western Illinois prepares for matches against St. Ambrose and Northern Kentucky
Western Illinois University's men's soccer team is set to face St. Ambrose and Northern Kentucky in upcoming matches this weekend. The games will be held at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois, and Scudamore Stadium in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
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Leathernecks secure first win of season against Quincy
Western Illinois men's soccer team secured their first victory of the season in a Sunday evening match against Quincy at John MacKenzie Alumni Field. The Leathernecks gained an early advantage with a first-half goal from captain Joel McIntyre, scored from a corner kick. The second half was marked by heightened tensions, resulting in six cards being issued in the final 35 minutes.
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Bradley secures dominant victory over Western Illinois in men's soccer
Western Illinois Men's Soccer faced off against in-state rival Bradley on Thursday night, seeking their first victory over the Braves since 2015. Bradley secured a decisive four-nil shutout win.
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Leathernecks prepare for upcoming matches against Bradley and Quincy
Western Illinois University's Leathernecks are set for an eventful week as they travel to Bradley and host Quincy. The match against Bradley will take place at Shea Stadium in Peoria, IL on Thursday, August 29 at 7 PM, followed by a home game against Quincy at John MacKenzie Alumni Field on Sunday, September 1 at 5 PM. Both matches will be available via live stats.
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Joel McIntyre named OVC defensive player of the week
The Ohio Valley Conference announced its first in-season weekly report on Tuesday, naming Joel McIntyre as the conference's defensive player of the week.
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Leathernecks earn draw at Butler despite playing with ten men
Western Illinois men's soccer team traveled to Butler for their second match of the 2024 season on Sunday evening. The Leathernecks demonstrated significant improvement from their opener against Grand Canyon, securing a draw despite playing the last 19 minutes with ten men.
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Grand Canyon defeats Western Illinois in season opener
Western Illinois commenced the 2024 men's soccer season on Thursday night in Phoenix, Arizona. The match, initially scheduled for 7 P.M. local time, was delayed by 55 minutes due to lightning, officially starting at 7:55 P.M.
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Western Illinois kicks off soccer season against Grand Canyon and Butler
Western Illinois Kicks Off 2024 Season with Grand Canyon, Butler Matchups
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Western Illinois set for debut season as OVC reveals preseason poll
BRENTWOOD, TN - In just one week, Western Illinois men's soccer kicks off its first season in the Ohio Valley Conference. The OVC revealed its preseason poll and list of Players to Watch on Thursday, as the Leathernecks were voted to finish seventh and Jimmy Baars was named an OVC Player to Watch.
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Western Illinois men’s soccer announces schedule for inaugural OVC season
Western Illinois Men’s Soccer has unveiled its 2024 schedule, marking the team's transition from The Summit League to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). This season introduces new opponents for the Leathernecks, including first-time matches against Liberty and Incarnate Word, as well as a game against Houston Christian—their first encounter since 1985.
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Western Illinois men's soccer honored for academic excellence by Summit League
The Western Illinois men's soccer program has been recognized by the Summit League for their academic achievements during the 2023-24 academic year. The Leathernecks had five student-athletes named to the Commissioner's List of Academic Achievement: Jimmy Baars, Liam Gainey, Gabe Chapa, Oscar Olingdahl, and Abdul Hypolite.