Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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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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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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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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Panther rewind: Early turnover proves harbinger for EIU demise against rival
Eastern Illinois committed three turnovers on offense and surrendered 518 yards in a loss at Illinois State.
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Western won’t be idle during its bye week, says first-year head coach Davis
“I told the team this is not necessarily a bye week for us. We don’t have a game on Saturday, but we’re going to prepare just as if we have a game,” WIU head coach Joe Davis said.
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