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[W 68-53] Women's Basketball at Tennessee Tech
February 5 @ 5:30 pm in Cookeville, Tenn.

Women's Bowling Lewis Storm Flyer Classic
February 6 in Romeoville, IL

Men's Track and Field at Missouri Invitational
February 6 in Columbia, Mo.

Men's Track and Field at IWU Multi
February 6 in Bloomington, IL

Women's Track and Field at Missouri
February 6 in Columbia, Mo.

Women's Track and Field at Illinois Wesleyan University
February 6 in Bloomington, IL

[L 72-97] Men's Basketball at Tennessee Tech University
February 5 @ 7:30 pm in Cookeville, TN

[L 3-4] Women's Tennis at Bradley
February 6 @ 12:00 pm in Peoria, Ill.

[L 0-12] Softball at Oakland University
February 6 @ 5:00 pm in Rosemont, IL

Women's Tennis vs University of St. Thomas
February 7 @ 11:00 am in Peoria, Ill.

Softball at Drake University
February 7 @ 12:30 pm in Rosemont, IL

Women's Basketball at Tennessee State
February 7 @ 1:00 pm in Nashville, TN

Softball at Oakland University
February 7 @ 3:00 pm in Rosemont, IL

Full Calendar

Western Athletics News

February signing period 2016: Western leans on in-state connections for new additions

Among the 13 new additions to the Western Illinois program this week, 10 players are from Illinois high schools.

Posted on 7 February 2026 | 7:43 am

Leatherneck Track and Field Turn in Solid Marks at the Missouri Invitational

Leatherneck Track and Field

Western Illinois turned in multiple standout performances Friday at the Missouri Invitational, highlighted by event titles in the men's 800 meters and men's long jump at the University of Missouri.

Posted on 6 February 2026 | 7:31 pm

Leatherneck Softball Drops Season Opener to Oakland

WIU SOFTBALL RECAP

Western Illinois softball opened play at the Rosemont Tournament Friday evening with a 12–0 loss to Oakland inside the Rosemont Dome.

Posted on 6 February 2026 | 7:15 pm

Leatherneck Tennis Edged in Tight 4–3 Battle Against Bradley

tennis recap

MACOMB, Ill.- Western Illinois women's tennis battled through a tightly contested matchup against Bradley on Friday but came up just short in a 4–3 decision after a match that featured multiple three-set battles and a dramatic finish in singles play.

Posted on 6 February 2026 | 7:13 pm

February signing period 2026: SIU’s newest prep signees highlighted by all-state WR

Southern Illinois added 10 new high school recruits Wednesday on February's national signing day, including an all-state wide receiver.

Posted on 4 February 2026 | 7:46 pm

February signing period 2026: Illinois State Redbirds add Indiana all-state RB

Illinois State added one scholarship player and three walk-ons to its program, the school announced on Wednesday’s national signing day.

Posted on 4 February 2026 | 4:20 pm

THE MONDAY TIPOFF: WIU’s McCowan Watches While Waiting For Elbow To Heal

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Raegan McCowan was passing the ball during Western Illinois’ warmups before Thursday’s game with Southeast Missouri State when teammate Addi Brownfield walked by her and playfully slapped her left arm. Then Brownfield realized what she had done. …

Posted on 1 February 2026 | 10:50 pm

WIU 80, UT-MARTIN 54: A ‘Championship Level’ Game For The Leathernecks

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois is alone at the top of the Ohio Valley Conference women’s basketball standings, which is why coach JD Gravina challenged his team before Saturday’s game against UT-Martin at Western Hall. The 80-54 …

Posted on 31 January 2026 | 10:02 pm