Tag: WIU Leathernecks
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Versatile Western Illinois safety Ti’a leans on experience to make impact on field
Western Illinois safety Malini Ti’a has used his versatility and experience to become one of the OVC-Big South’s leading tacklers.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western stumbles through ‘very poor performance’ in league-opening loss to rival Eastern
Giving up explosive plays on defense, settling for field goals on offense and double-digit penalties were all costly to Western Illinois in a league-opening defeat to rival Eastern Illinois.
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Western leading receiver Anaya out to play ‘fast and confident’ in conference opener against rival Eastern
Western Illinois opens its OVC-Big South schedule Saturday at Hanson Field against rival Eastern Illinois.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois DB Christian Pierce
Western Illinois defensive back Christian Pierce loved Legos as a kid while also playing the piano. Today, he fully embraces his family’s football heritage.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU gets ‘runaround’ at Eastern Washington from elusive QB
Western Illinois could not overcome “runaround guy” Nate Bell in a 52-31 non-conference loss to Eastern Washington on the road.
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Following its home-opening victory, Western Illinois returns to the road for a final non-conference matchup
Fresh off a 51-30 win in its home opener, Western Illinois takes to the road for the third time in four games. The Leathernecks (1-2) face Eastern Washington (0-3) in a non-conference matchup Saturday in Cheney, Wash.
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Western Illinois offense taking flight with QB Irvin in pilot’s seat
Western Illinois senior quarterback Chris Irvin passed for 247 yards and three touchdowns in the Leathernecks 51-30 win against Valparaiso.
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Western’s Richardson catches on quickly as ball-hawking cornerback in secondary
Western Illinois cornerback Justin Richardson has impressed coaches with his ball skills this season for the Leathernecks.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western Illinois washed away by Lake Michigan shore
Western Illinois lost its second straight game against a Big Ten Conference opponent to open the season.
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A catch, then a kiss: Western Illinois WR Davis honors late mother after big play vs. Illini
Western Illinois wide receiver Demari Davis honored his late mother after an impressive reception vs. Illinois last week.
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