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WIU hosts alumni social before intercollegiate golf meet

Western Illinois University Athletics and the Alumni Association will host an Alumni and Friends Social on April 3 in the Quad Cities.

By West Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

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Western Illinois suffers heavy defeat against Drake

Western Illinois University faced a challenging game against Drake University, resulting in a 14-2 loss at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium on March 25, 2025.

By West Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

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Leatherneck women's basketball falls short against ISU in WNIT

By West Central Reporter | Mar 23, 2025

Western Illinois Women's Basketball faced a challenging game against Illinois State in the second round of the WNIT on Sunday.

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Western Illinois falls short against Tennessee Tech despite late efforts

By West Central Reporter | Mar 23, 2025

Western Illinois University faced a challenging game against Tennessee Tech, resulting in a 12-3 loss in a shortened five-inning contest at Tech Softball Field.

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Western Illinois falls short against Southern Indiana despite mid-game rally

By West Central Reporter | Mar 23, 2025

Despite a strong mid-game rally, Western Illinois University (WIU) was unable to fend off Southern Indiana's late surge, resulting in a 6-4 loss at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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Southern Indiana defeats WIU Baseball after late-game rally

By West Central Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

WIU Baseball faced a setback at home, losing to Southern Indiana with a score of 8-5 at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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Western Illinois loses doubleheader against Tennessee Tech

By West Central Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

Western Illinois faced Tennessee Tech in a doubleheader on March 22, ending with losses in both games.

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Western Illinois tennis team falls short against Southeast Missouri

By West Central Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) tennis team faced a challenging match against Southeast Missouri (SEMO) in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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Western Illinois baseball defeats Southern Indiana 15-5

By West Central Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Western Illinois University's baseball team began their Ohio Valley Conference play with a decisive 15-5 victory over Southern Indiana at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium.

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Danny Stephens, former Southeastern High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By West Central Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 6 seed.

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Western Illinois advances to WNIT second round after defeating Lipscomb

By West Central Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

Western Illinois University's women's basketball team secured a spot in the second round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) with a victory over Lipscomb.

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Bradley University secures decisive win over Western Illinois in softball matchup

By West Central Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

Western Illinois University faced a challenging game against Bradley University, resulting in a 12-3 loss at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium on March 18, 2025.

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Leatherneck Men's Golf secures fifth place at Twin Oaks Intercollegiate

By West Central Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

The Leatherneck Men's Golf team concluded the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate in Springfield, Missouri, securing fifth place with a total score of 870 (+18).

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Western Illinois falls short against Southern Illinois with a final score of 6-3

By West Central Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

Western Illinois University Baseball faced a setback against Southern Illinois, losing 6-3 in Carbondale.

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Western Illinois women's basketball to host Lipscomb in first round of WNIT

By West Central Reporter | Mar 16, 2025

The Western Illinois Women's Basketball team has been selected to participate in the 2025 WNIT Tournament.

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Western Illinois struggles against SEMO in softball series finale

By West Central Reporter | Mar 15, 2025

Western Illinois University faced a challenging game against Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), ending their weekend series with a 9-3 loss.

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WIU baseball loses both games of doubleheader against Illinois State

By West Central Reporter | Mar 15, 2025

WIU baseball faced challenges in their doubleheader against Illinois State on Saturday, suffering a 11-4 defeat in the first game and a 10-0 shutout in the second at Duffy Bass Field.

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Western Illinois University tennis team wins first conference match since 2018

By West Central Reporter | Mar 15, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) tennis team secured a significant victory against Southern Indiana, marking their first conference win since 2018.