Tag: Western Illinois University
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Competitive upbringing with WNBA star rookie, two brothers shaped WIU safety
Western Illinois safety Jordan Anderson grew up with three competitive siblings, including WNBA All-Rookie team selection Rickea Jackson.
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Leatherneck rewind: UT Martin rushes past Western, ending Necks’ 2-game win streak
The two-game Western Illinois winning streak ended with a thud Saturday, a 45-17 loss to UT Martin in Macomb.
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Despite delay, Western Illinois pass rush begins to answer preseason challenge
Despite three weeks without a sack, Western Illinois has come alive with six sacks in the past two weeks.
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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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Leatherneck rewind: First-half momentum fizzles for Western in loss to rival ISU
Western Illinois saw its first-half momentum fade away quickly Saturday in a 51-34 loss to Illinois State in Normal.
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