https://goleathernecks.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Western Illinois University Athleticsen-us60https://goleathernecks.com/news/2025/11/25/athletics-department-wiu-athletics-announces-giving-tuesday-challenge-on-december-2.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2025/11/25/athletics-department-wiu-athletics-announces-giving-tuesday-challenge-on-december-2.aspxAthletics Department

Macomb, IL. - Western Illinois University Athletics Department is excited to announce a special Giving Tuesday Challenge taking place on December 2, rallying alumni, fans, families, and community supporters to make an impact on their favorite teams.]]>Giving Tuesday Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:52:00 CST3044899https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/9/wiu-cheerleading-to-host-2026-tryouts-on-july-26.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/9/wiu-cheerleading-to-host-2026-tryouts-on-july-26.aspxCheerleading

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois Cheerleading will host its 2026 team tryouts on Sunday, July 26, in Brophy Hall Gym.]]>Cheer TryoutsTue, 9 Jun 2026 08:31:00 CST2245336https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/8/athletics-department-37th-annual-purple-gold-gala-set-for-august-15th.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/8/athletics-department-37th-annual-purple-gold-gala-set-for-august-15th.aspxLeatherneck Club, Athletics Department

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois University Athletics is proud to announce the 37th Annual Purple & Gold Gala, set to take place on Saturday, August 15 in the Union Grand Ballroom.]]>2026 Purple and Gold GalaMon, 8 Jun 2026 17:36:00 CST3045335https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/8/wiu-football-announces-staff-promotions.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/8/wiu-football-announces-staff-promotions.aspxFootball, Athletics Department

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois Football has announced three staff promotions heading into the 2026 season.]]>2026 Football PromotionsMon, 8 Jun 2026 16:49:00 CST245334https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/8/athletics-department-rayvon-wright-and-emma-kate-watt-named-may-student-athletes-of-the-month.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/8/athletics-department-rayvon-wright-and-emma-kate-watt-named-may-student-athletes-of-the-month.aspxMen's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Athletics Department

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois Athletics has announced its Student-Athletes of the Month for May, recognizing two Leathernecks who turned in outstanding performances at the conference championships.]]>May SAOTMMon, 8 Jun 2026 08:52:00 CST3045333https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/4/tickets-wiu-athletics-launches-touchdown-terrace-ticket-giveaway-for-football-fans.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/4/tickets-wiu-athletics-launches-touchdown-terrace-ticket-giveaway-for-football-fans.aspxTickets

MACOMB, Ill. – Fans who purchase football season tickets through June 30 will have the chance to win a special game day experience this fall.]]>TouchdownThu, 4 Jun 2026 12:11:00 CST3445332https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/3/athletics-department-shelby-borchardt-named-interim-director-of-athletics-at-western-illinois-university.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/3/athletics-department-shelby-borchardt-named-interim-director-of-athletics-at-western-illinois-university.aspxAthletics Department

MACOMB, IL - Shelby Borchardt, Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/Senior Woman Administrator, has been named Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at WIU, effective today (June 3).]]>New Director of AthleticsWed, 3 Jun 2026 16:00:00 CST3045331https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/3/athletics-department-leatherneck-club-golf-classic-continues-tradition-of-success-raising-over-10k-for-wiu-athletics.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/6/3/athletics-department-leatherneck-club-golf-classic-continues-tradition-of-success-raising-over-10k-for-wiu-athletics.aspxAthletics Department

MACOMB, IL - The 48th Annual Leatherneck Club Golf Classic was held this week on Monday, June 1 at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University in Macomb. A total of 136 golfers participated in this event with 34 teams competing in two flights.]]>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 08:55:00 CST3045330https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-basketball-gravina-recognized-with-ibca-coach-of-the-year-award.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/5/27/womens-basketball-gravina-recognized-with-ibca-coach-of-the-year-award.aspxWomen's Basketball, Athletics Department

MACOMB, IL - J.D. Gravina has been named a 2026 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year following one of the most successful seasons in Western Illinois Athletics women's basketball history.]]>JD CoachWed, 27 May 2026 09:44:00 CST1245329https://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/5/26/athletics-department-western-illinois-broadcasting-staff-assists-with-espn-coverage-at-ovc-championships.aspxhttps://goleathernecks.com/news/2026/5/26/athletics-department-western-illinois-broadcasting-staff-assists-with-espn-coverage-at-ovc-championships.aspxAthletics Department

MACOMB, IL – Following the conclusion of the Ohio Valley Conference Softball Championship, Will Thomas, Director of Broadcasting Services for WIU Athletics, along with a group of Western Illinois volunteers, continued their postseason work at the OVC Baseball Championship this past weekend by assisting with ESPN+ productions throughout the tournament.]]>Will OVC BroadcastingTue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 CST3045328