Category: Big South-OVC Association
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Leatherneck rewind: Western Illinois wins second straight game, first as a Big South-OVC member
The WIU Leathernecks posted a 31-20 win in their inaugural Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Association game.
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Panther rewind: SEMO’s big first half sends Eastern to fourth loss in a row
A second-half rally wasn’t enough Saturday for Eastern Illinois in a 38-27 Homecoming loss to Southeast Missouri in Charleston.
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With losing streak snapped, Western Illinois heads into inaugural Big South-OVC game
The WIU Leathernecks play their first game in a conference other than the Missouri Valley for the first time since 1984.
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Solomon follows brother’s footsteps to Eastern Illinois, spot on O-line
Joseph Solomon will start his fourth consecutive game on the Eastern Illinois offensive line this week. His older brother, Ben, played at EIU from 2017 to 2021.
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All-conference LB Tolbert leaves Eastern Illinois for second time in the past year
Elijawah Tolbert, the Eastern Illinois Panthers’ leading tackler through four games, was not in uniform during Saturday’s EIU-Lindenwood game.
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Western’s Smith a familiar name for big rushing games against McKendree
Western Illinois running back Cameren Smith continued his success against McKendree with a career-high performance Saturday night.
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Panther rewind: Second-half explosion lifts Lindenwood over Eastern Illinois
Lion receiver Jeff Caldwell’s four touchdown receptions led the Lindenwood rally.
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‘New era’ of WIU football opens its home schedule at fresh-look Hanson Field
The WIU Leathernecks are vying to snap a 27-game losing streak as they host McKendree University Saturday night in Macomb.
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Healthy Drakeford making an impact for Eastern as Big South-OVC play arrives
Safety Kaelin Drakeford, playing with a healthy shoulder this fall, has made an impact on EIU’s defense.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois defensive tackle Brian Bruce
Brian Bruce has sacked quarterbacks and blocked kicks during his Western Illinois career. He shares his love of football, food and more in our Q&A.
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