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Western Illinois triumphs over SIUE with 2-0 win in OVC match

Western Illinois University bolstered its position in the Ohio Valley Conference standings with a 2-0 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium.

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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Western Illinois Track & Field team achieves new school records at Kansas Relays

LAWRENCE, KS — The Western Illinois University Track & Field team showcased their talents at the Kansas Relays, achieving significant results that set new school records.

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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Western Illinois baseball team ends Little Rock's winning streak with an 8-6 victory

By West Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) baseball team secured their eleventh victory of the season with a win against Little Rock, ending the Trojans' eight-game winning streak.

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Western Illinois loses to Bryant in OVC tennis semifinals

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

The Western Illinois women's tennis team faced a challenging semifinal match against Bryant University in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship.

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Leathernecks aim to avoid series sweep against Little Rock Trojans

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

The Western Illinois Leatherneck baseball team lost their second game in a three-game series against the Little Rock Trojans on Friday night, with a final score of 11-7.

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Western Illinois falls to SIUE in softball doubleheader

By West Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Western Illinois University's softball team faced defeat in both games of a doubleheader against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) on Friday, April 18th, at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium in Macomb, Illinois.

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WIU tennis advances to semifinals with victory over Southern Indiana

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

The WIU tennis team has progressed to the semifinals after a decisive 4-0 victory over the University of Southern Indiana in the opening round of the tournament.

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OVC honors Francois as freshman of the year for tennis performance

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

WIU has announced that Richardlyne Francois, a freshman member of their tennis team, has been named OVC Freshman of the Year.

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WIU falls to Little Rock in series opener despite strong offensive efforts

By West Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

WIU Baseball began their three-game series with a 10-8 loss against Little Rock on Thursday night in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Leathernecks fall short in high-scoring game against Kansas City

By West Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Western Illinois University's softball team faced a challenging match against Kansas City, concluding with a 13-9 defeat at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium.

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Western Illinois triumphs over St. Ambrose, extending their winning streak to three games

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Western Illinois University continued their winning momentum by securing a victory over St. Ambrose with an 18-8 scoreline.

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Western Illinois Women's Golf finishes fifth in OVC Championships

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

The Western Illinois University Women's Golf Team concluded their season today at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, securing fifth place.

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Western Illinois adds goalkeeper Drew Heller to 2025 soccer signing class

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

The Western Illinois Men's Soccer team has announced the addition of a new member to its 2025 signing class, goalkeeper Drew Heller.

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Western Illinois finishes 10th at Arkansas State Invitational

By West Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Western Illinois Men's Golf Team completed the Arkansas State Invitational in Jonesboro, Arkansas, concluding their participation with a 10th place finish.

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Grunert secures third-highest NCAA pole vault score, sets school record

By West Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Western Illinois University's pole vaulter Arnie Grunert has made headlines by securing the third-highest mark in the NCAA this season.

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Western Illinois' Payton Brown receives second OVC Player of the Week award

By West Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Western Illinois shortstop Payton Brown has garnered the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week accolade for the second time this season after showcasing remarkable skills both offensively and defensively during a four-game series.

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Western Illinois baseball secures first OVC series win of 2025 against UT Martin

By West Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

Western Illinois University's baseball team secured their first Ohio Valley Conference series win of the 2025 season over the weekend against UT Martin.

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Western Illinois aims for recovery after defeat to Lindenwood

By West Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

Western Illinois University's softball team lost to Lindenwood 4-2 at the Lou Brock Sports Complex on Sunday.

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Western Illinois pole vault team excels at Normal Invite

By West Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

The Western Illinois pole vault team demonstrated impressive performances at the Normal Invite in Bloomington, Illinois.

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WIU baseball team narrowly beats UT Martin to even the series

By West Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

The Western Illinois University (WIU) Leatherneck baseball team secured a crucial victory against UT Martin on Saturday, taking the second game of a three-game series with a 7-6 win.