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Western Illinois men's basketball announces new roster for 2025-26 season

Western Illinois University's men's basketball team has announced its roster for the 2025-26 season, featuring a significant influx of new talent.

By West Central Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

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Western Illinois University baseball players gain experience during summer leagues

Western Illinois University's baseball team members have been actively participating in various leagues and training camps over the summer, showcasing their dedication to the sport.

By West Central Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

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Western Illinois Men’s Soccer releases full schedule for fall season

By West Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

Western Illinois Men's Soccer has announced its 2025 fall schedule, which includes a mix of non-conference and Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) games.

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Western Illinois Cross Country reveals competitive fall schedule for 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

Western Illinois University's cross country team has announced its schedule for the 2025 fall season.

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Western Illinois University adds Estonian recruit Maarja Leinstrep to women's tennis team

By West Central Reporter | Jun 18, 2025

Western Illinois University's Women's Tennis team has announced the addition of Maarja Leinstrep to its 2025 class.

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Western Illinois women’s soccer announces Fall schedule for competitive season

By West Central Reporter | Jun 18, 2025

The Western Illinois Women's Soccer team has released its schedule for the Fall 2025 season.

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Ariel Bernard joins U.S. Soccer Women's College Talent ID Camp roster

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's Ariel Bernard has been selected for the U.S. Soccer Women's College Talent ID Camp.

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Kayla Turner honored with OVC Community Service Award

By West Central Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 Community Service Awards.

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Arnie Grunert finishes 20th at NCAA National Championships

By West Central Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

Arnie Grunert concluded his junior season with a 20th place finish at the NCAA National Championships held in Eugene, Oregon.

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Don Greco nominated again for College Football Hall of Fame

By West Central Reporter | Jun 3, 2025

This week, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame released the 2026 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Nour Gueblaoui honored with prestigious NCAA award

By West Central Reporter | May 30, 2025

Women's tennis player Nour Gueblaoui has been recognized by the NCAA as an Accelerating Academic Success Program honoree.

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Big Ten announces schedule for WIU Leathernecks' first two football games

By West Central Reporter | May 29, 2025

The Big Ten Conference has released the schedule for Western Illinois University's (WIU) Leatherneck football team's first two games of the 2025 season.

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Grunert advances to NCAA championships after strong performance at West Regional

By West Central Reporter | May 28, 2025

Arnie Grunert has secured a spot in the NCAA National Championships for the second consecutive year.

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Western Illinois softball wins OVC team sportsmanship award

By West Central Reporter | May 28, 2025

The Ohio Valley Conference has announced that the Western Illinois University (WIU) Softball team has won the 2024-2025 Team Sportsmanship Award for the softball season.

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Arnie Grunert aims for success at NCAA track regionals

By West Central Reporter | May 23, 2025

The Western Illinois Track & Field Team will have representation at the NCAA West Regionals on May 28 at Texas A&M University, College Station.

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Liam Bushey and Kenneth Perez receive OVC baseball honors

By West Central Reporter | May 20, 2025

The Ohio Valley Conference has announced its 2025 Baseball postseason awards, recognizing two players from the Leathernecks.

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Charlton Zimmerman named new director of golf at Western Illinois University

By West Central Reporter | May 19, 2025

Western Illinois University has announced Charlton Zimmerman as the new Director of Golf for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Western Illinois concludes baseball season with narrow loss at Eastern Illinois

By West Central Reporter | May 17, 2025

In a closely contested game with multiple lead changes, the Western Illinois University (WIU) Baseball team concluded their regular season with a 9-7 loss against Eastern Illinois University (EIU) on Saturday.

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Western Illinois track teams conclude OVC meet with seven podium finishes

By West Central Reporter | May 17, 2025

The Western Illinois Men's and Women's Track teams concluded their participation in the Ohio Valley Conference Meet with seven athletes reaching the podium in various events.