Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Volleyball
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Volleyball
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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.
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Western Illinois volleyball defeats Tennessee State on Senior Day
Western Illinois University's volleyball team secured a victory against Tennessee State on Senior Day, achieving a four-set win inside Western Hall. This marks the team's eighth conference win, bringing their record to 8-8.
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Western Illinois sweeps Tennessee State in volleyball match
Western Illinois University secured a significant victory in volleyball against Tennessee State, achieving their first sweep of the season with a 3-0 win at Western Hall on Friday. This victory advances Western Illinois to a 7-8 record in Ohio Valley Conference play.
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Western Illinois faces Tennessee State as seniors prepare for final home games
Western Illinois University's volleyball team is set to face Tennessee State in a two-day event on November 10 and 11, marking the final home games for seniors Kennedy Bauer and Annika Black. The matches will take place at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois.
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Western Illinois volleyball signs Melaina Hawblitzel and Cheyenne Luper for 2024
Western Illinois University's volleyball team is set to welcome two new players in 2024. Head Coach Dale Starr announced the signing of Melaina Hawblitzel and Cheyenne Luper on National Signing Day.
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Kennedy Adair to be featured in NECKflix season finale
Episode 3, the season finale of NECKflix, will be released at noon on November 9. The previous episode featured Logan Lommel, a fifth-year senior from the WIU men's cross country and track and field teams.
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Western Illinois volleyball falls short against Southeast Missouri
Western Illinois University (WIU) volleyball faced a challenging match against Southeast Missouri State (SEMO), falling in four sets on Saturday night. The game, held in Macomb, Illinois, saw the Leathernecks fight hard but ultimately lose momentum as their conference record shifted to 6-8.
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Leathernecks narrowly defeated by Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in five-set volleyball match
Western Illinois University faced a challenging match against Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Friday night, ultimately losing in five sets. The defeat places WIU at 6-7 in the Ohio Valley Conference play.
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Western Illinois volleyball faces tough challenge against SEMO
Western Illinois University's volleyball team is preparing for a challenging matchup against Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) this Thursday and Friday in Cape Girardeau. The Leathernecks aim to improve their standing in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) after last weekend's losses to Tennessee Tech.