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WIU 86, CHICAGO STATE 75: Nicastro’s Hot Start Continues As Leathernecks Hold On For Win

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By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — Mia Nicastro came into Monday’s game as one of the top scorers in NCAA Division I play. And then she went out and posted a double-double in Western Illinois’ 86-75 win over Chicago State at Western Hall. Nicastro, who came into the game ranked tied for sixth nationally in scoring, had a 31-point, 16-rebound night, her second double-double in three games this season. “I think it’s just not forcing things and taking what the defense gives me,” said Nicastro, a senior forward who is averaging 26.7 points and 11.7 rebounds to start the season. … Continue reading WIU 86, CHICAGO STATE 75: Nicastro’s Hot Start Continues As Leathernecks Hold On For Win

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

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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

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WIU Women’s Schedule Released

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By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team will have road games with Iowa and Drake and a home game with Bradley on its 2025-26 nonconference schedule. The Leathernecks’ entire schedule, which includes seven nonconference regular-season home games, was released on Thursday. Western Illinois brings back four starters from last season’s 17-17 team — Raegan McCowan (22.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg), Mia Nicastro (15.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg), Addi Brownfield (8.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg) and Allie Meadows (7.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.1 apg). Western Illinois plays host to Quincy in an October 28 exhibition game, then opens the regular season on November … Continue reading WIU Women’s Schedule Released