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'Necks host ISU on senior day

The Leathernecks football team is coming off two consecutive losses and will face the Redbirds of Illinois State on Saturday at Hanson Field. Western Illinois (5-4, 3-3 in Missouri Valley) has had a bumpy road in recent weeks, giving up the big play and not getting out to the type of start they would have liked to.… Post the First Comment

First round looms

by Bill Welt in Sports

The Leathernecks soccer team will travel to Rochester, Mich. to face UMKC in the first round of The Summit League Tournament. Western Illinois (12-4-3, 3-2-1) clinched the No. 2 seed in The Summit League Tournament after defeating Oral Roberts 2-0 last Saturday.… Post the First Comment

Purple haze craze to hit Western

by Jon Oakley in Sports

The Western Illinois athletics department is making some student friendly seating changes at home basketball games with the creation of the "Purple Haze" student section, located directly behind the visiting team's bench. The adjustments to Western Hall's seating are part of an effort to raise student attendance and create an improved home court advantage.… 1 Comment

'Necks prepare for weekend tournament

in Sports

Western Illinois defeated Kennesaw State, 66-54, in the 11th game of the 2007-08 season. David Nurse's 18 points led four Western Illinois starters, who scored double figures in the home victory. Friday's games are the season-opening games for all teams in attendance at the 100 Club Classic.… Post the First Comment

'Winds set to open season

by Rudy Soto in Sports

The Westerwinds will open regular season play tonight at 7 p.m. at Waste Management Court against the Eagles of Robert Morris College. "We want to be able to execute well, because we've been working on some new things from our previous exhibition game, to be able to put some different offensive sets and some things defensively," said head coach Leslie Crane.… Post the First Comment

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