Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Volleyball
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Volleyball
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Leatherneck volleyball team heads to North Dakota Classic for weekend matches
The Western Illinois Volleyball team is set to embark on their second road trip of the season, participating in the North Dakota Classic in Grand Forks. The Leathernecks are scheduled to play three matches: two on Friday and one on Saturday. They will face Belmont and North Dakota at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively, on Friday, September 13. On Saturday, they will compete against Belmont again at 10 a.m.
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WIU volleyball team defeated by UIC in final game of Leatherneck Classic
The WIU Volleyball team faced a defeat in their final game of the Hampton Inn Leatherneck Classic, losing 3-1 against UIC. Brittany Wulf led the team's offense with a game-high 14 kills, while Keyana Cruse and Karli Wenzel contributed defensively with 15 digs each.
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WIU volleyball splits matches at Leatherneck Classic
The WIU Volleyball team participated in the Leatherneck Classic on Friday, splitting their matches with a loss to South Dakota State and a victory over Purdue Fort Wayne. The team fell 3-2 to South Dakota State but bounced back to defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 3-1.
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Leatherneck volleyball hosts Hampton Inn Classic after strong start
The Leatherneck volleyball team is set to host the Hampton Inn Leatherneck Classic at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois. The event will take place over two days, with matches scheduled for Friday, September 6, and Saturday, September 7.
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WIU volleyball ends Huskie Invitational with close defeat
The Leatherneck volleyball team of Western Illinois University (WIU) concluded their participation in the Huskie Invitational with a loss against Milwaukee. The match was tightly contested, featuring 40 ties and 15 lead changes. Keyana Cruse led WIU offensively with 29 kills, while Maggie Craker contributed with 45 assists. Elizabeth Ziegler added to the offensive efforts with 13 kills. On defense, Cruse also led in digs, recording 31.
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Western Illinois volleyball ends five-year drought with win over Northern Illinois
It has been five years since the Western Illinois University (WIU) Volleyball team won a regular season opening game. This streak ended as the Leathernecks defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies in four sets with scores of 25-20, 20-25, 25-18, and 25-23.
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WIU Volleyball begins new season facing Northern Illinois and Milwaukee
The Western Illinois University (WIU) Volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 season at the Huskie Invitational in DeKalb, Illinois. The Leathernecks will face off against Northern Illinois and Milwaukee on Friday and Saturday.
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WIU ranked ninth in OVC volleyball preseason projections
The Ohio Valley Conference has announced its preseason rankings for the 2024 volleyball season, with Western Illinois University (WIU) projected to finish ninth among the 11 teams. WIU garnered a total of 74 points, placing them ahead of Little Rock, which received 51 points, and Tennessee State with 29 points.
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Western Illinois volleyball team announces schedule for upcoming 2024 season
The Western Illinois volleyball team has announced its schedule for the 2024 season. Following their first postseason appearance in over a decade, the Leathernecks are set to begin their second year in the Ohio Valley Conference with an instate matchup at the Huskie Invitational. They will face Northern Illinois to kick off the season and then compete against Milwaukee on August 31.
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Western Illinois volleyball team earns AVCA academic honors for fourth consecutive year
Western Illinois University's volleyball team has been recognized for its academic achievements, receiving the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Honors. The Leathernecks achieved a team average GPA of 3.617 in the spring semester and 3.465 in the fall semester.
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Leatherneck Volleyball Camp opens registration for summer skill development
Registration is now available for the 2024 Leatherneck Volleyball Camp in Macomb, Illinois. The camp offers various sessions designed to enhance volleyball skills for students from first through twelfth grade.
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Alex Becerra joins Western Illinois volleyball as assistant coach
Western Illinois University has announced the appointment of Alex Becerra as the new assistant coach for its volleyball team, the Leathernecks. The announcement was made by head coach Dale Starr.
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Western Illinois adds Karlie Lane to volleyball roster for 2024
Western Illinois University has announced the addition of Karlie Lane to its 2024 volleyball signing class. Head Coach Dale Starr expressed enthusiasm about Lane joining the team.
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Scholarship honors late WIU alumna with $30K endowment for volleyball players
In a tribute to the late Michele Touvelle, a former Western Illinois University Volleyball player, her wife Marilyn Cichowski has established a $30,000 scholarship endowment in her name. This endowment aims to honor Touvelle's impact on the WIU Volleyball program and provide ongoing support to future student-athletes.
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Western Illinois falls to Southeast Missouri State in OVC volleyball quarterfinals
The Western Illinois Volleyball team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament on Monday night. The Leathernecks faced Southeast Missouri State's Redhawks, pushing the match to five sets before ultimately falling.
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Western Illinois returns to postseason play after decade-long absence
Western Illinois University is set to face Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) volleyball tournament. The match will take place on Monday, November 20, at 4:00 p.m. in Charleston, Illinois.
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Keyana Cruse earns Ohio Valley Conference first team honors
Western Illinois outside hitter Keyana Cruse has been named to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) All-First Team, as announced by the league on Sunday. Cruse, a native of Bonner Springs, becomes the first Leatherneck volleyball player to achieve this honor since 2007. Earlier in the season, she was also recognized as the OVC Offensive Player of the Week.
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Western Illinois volleyball ends regular season with loss to Eastern Illinois
Western Illinois University's volleyball team concluded their regular season with a five-set loss to Eastern Illinois University. The Leathernecks finished the season with an 8-10 record in the Ohio Valley Conference.
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Western Illinois volleyball falls short against Eastern Illinois
Western Illinois University's volleyball team faced a setback as they lost to Eastern Illinois University in a four-set match on Wednesday night. The defeat brought WIU's conference record to 8-9.
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Western Illinois faces Eastern Illinois seeking postseason berth
Western Illinois University (WIU) will face Eastern Illinois University (EIU) in a critical volleyball matchup on November 15 and 16 in Charleston, Illinois. The Leathernecks recently secured a weekend sweep against Tennessee State, bolstered by Keyana Cruse's impressive performance with 24 kills and 23 digs.