COASTAL CAROLINA 84, WIU 64: Leathernecks Left Searching For Answers

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Chad Boudreau is searching for answers on how he can fix his team. It was something he was still thinking about after Western Illinois’ 84-64 loss to Coastal Carolina on Friday night at Western Hall. The Leathernecks (1-5) allowed a 26-6 run to start the second half that took away whatever hopes they had in the first game of an early-season multi-team event that includes a Sunday game against North Dakota. This was a weekend Boudreau, the Leathernecks’ head coach, thought would be a good indication of what his team could do in Ohio … Continue reading COASTAL CAROLINA 84, WIU 64: Leathernecks Left Searching For Answers

WIU 74, COE 63: A Lesson In Execution For The Leathernecks

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Chad Boudreau was more unhappy with how Western Illinois’ men’s basketball team reacted after its first win of the season than he was with his team’s struggles in getting the victory. The 74-63 win over Coe College on Monday night at Western Hall was a lot more difficult than the Leathernecks’ coach wanted, but it was still a win that was needed after an 0-4 road start to the season. “It’s good after that trip to come back and get this game out of the way,” Boudreau said. “And I don’t know that this … Continue reading WIU 74, COE 63: A Lesson In Execution For The Leathernecks