By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team had problems getting away from St. Xavier in Friday’s 84-69 win at Vibrant Arena. That was something coach JD Gravina expected when he was watching video of the Cougars. … Continue reading WIU 84, ST. XAVIER 69: Leathernecks Add To Streak Heading Into Conference Play
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MOLINE, Ill. — Rob Jeter wanted two things out of Western Illinois’ 79-50 win over Eureka in Friday’s men’s basketball game at Vibrant Arena. Get healthy. And avoid anything that Jeter, the Leathernecks’ coach, considered “weird stuff.” … Continue reading WIU 79, EUREKA 50: Leathernecks Avoid The ‘Weird Stuff’
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s basketball doubleheader at Vibrant Arena on Friday was created out of necessity. But playing at the arena close to the university’s Quad Cities campus was something athletic director Paul Bubb has … Continue reading Bubb Hopes WIU’s Moline Doubleheader Will Be An Annual Event
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP The NCAA released its first NET rankings of the season for men’s and women’s basketball on Monday. It is, of course, only December 5, but the rankings are a good early barometer on where teams are and … Continue reading Resumé Watch: The NET Is Here, But It’s Still Early
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — JJ Kalakon had a big smile when he banked in a second-half 3-pointer. While Kalakon’s Western Illinois University teammates celebrated from the bench, Trenton Massner gave Kalakon a playful shove and started laughing. It … Continue reading WIU 90, UTRGV 72: Leathernecks Have Fun With Complete Victory
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — It was a win the Western Illinois University women’s basketball team needed. But coach JD Gravina knows his team is still searching for answers after an 86-54 win over Eureka College on Saturday afternoon … Continue reading WIU 86, EUREKA 54: Leathernecks Look To Build Off Win
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Jesiah West saw it while reviewing the video of some of his recent games. “The last couple of games, I’ve been taking plays off,” the Western Illinois University forward said. “I’ve been seeing it … Continue reading WIU 86, SOUTHERN INDIANA 78: The Ordinary, And The Extraordinary, Help The Leathernecks Hold On
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — November ended for the Western Illinois University women’s basketball team with the Leathernecks still searching for answers. The 84-69 loss to Tarleton State on Wednesday at Western Hall dropped the Leathernecks to 1-5 on … Continue reading TARLETON STATE 84, WIU 69: Leathernecks Still Searching For Answers
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — It was never close, and for Western Illinois men’s basketball coach Rob Jeter, that was a good night. The 113-56 win over Rockford University in Wednesday’s home opener at Western Hall was about the … Continue reading WIU 113, ROCKFORD 56: Leathernecks Maintain Their Momentum
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Trenton Massner is glad his roommate is going to get to play this season, for a lot of reasons. While Massner was leading Western Illinois in every major statistical category — points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks … Continue reading Massner, Bennett Will Be Keys To WIU’s Defensive Look
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