Tag: WIU Leathernecks
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Stepping in and stepping up: EIU’s Houi shines at corner after targeting ejection
Freshman cornerback Isaiah Houi stepped in after the ejection of starter NiJhay Burt to help Eastern Illinois beat rival Western, 45-38.
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Leatherneck rewind: Slow start, porous defense result in loss to rival EIU
Western Illinois falls at Eastern Illinois, 45-38, ending a five-game winning streak against the rival Panthers.
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Western Illinois rides into renewed rivalry on strength of bulked-up offense
The Western Illinois offense has shifted into a higher gear as the 2024 season has played out.
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Passing game’s success puts Western Illinois offense in elite company
Quarterback Nate Lamb has helped rev up with Western Illinois passing attack, which featured a school-record 564 yards Saturday at Lindendwood.
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Leatherneck rewind: Late turnovers doom Western on record-setting offensive day
Three fourth-quarter turnovers doomed Western Illinois on Saturday in a 42-38 loss to Lindenwood, despite a big offensive performance.
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From Miami to Macomb: Henry catches on as key weapon in Western offense
Wide receiver Matt Henry, who came to Western Illinois in January from a Division II school, is producing big numbers for the Leathernecks.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois wide receiver Eli Aragon
Western Illinois wide receiver Eli Aragon enjoys views of the ocean in his hometown of Oxnard, Calif. He talks about fun, football, food and family in our Q&A interview.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western forges big day as offense, defense feed off of each other
Western Illinois gained nearly 450 yards of offense and forced three turnovers Saturday in a 37-21 victory against Tennessee Tech.
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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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