Western Courier

Senior forward Will Lewis and freshman guard David Jackson are becoming forces to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ball. Three days after shutting down All-America candidate and Indiana University star Bracey Wright, Lewis and Jackson combined to hold Utah Valley State College standout Ronnie Price to 3-for-14 shooting in the Leathernecks' 58-49 win at Western Hall.… Post the First Comment

With just over one month until the start of conference play, the Western Illinois University women's basketball team will travel to Peoria for a 7 p.m. tipoff against the Bradley University Braves at the Robertson Field House today. Western (1-3) enters play having lost its last two games, falling to the University of Xavier, 64-52, and Rice University, 62-48, as part of the Provident Bank Xavier Invite.… Post the First Comment

Nine Western Illinois University student-athletes were selected to the Gateway Football All-Conference Team, including first-team selections running back Travis Glasford, offensive lineman Fred Layne and return specialist James Norris. Linebacker Wyatt Green and defensive back Michael Woods earned second-team bids while wide receiver Reggie Gray, place-kicker Justin Langan, wide receiver Norris and defensive lineman Pat Ryan were named to the honorable mention list.… Post the First Comment

The season is now over for the Western Illinois University men's soccer team. The Leathernecks lost to Northwestern University Nov. 19, 4-1. Even though the Leathernecks lost in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament, there are still many positives that came out of their 11-10 season.… Post the First Comment

Minnesota Vikings (7-4) at Chicago Bears (4-7) Bartl: I know, I know - I always pick against the Bears. But, they're absolutely terrible. Their longest drive against the Cowboys was 29 yards. I have a better chance of being appointed president than the Bears have of winning.… Post the First Comment

The Western Illinois University swimming and diving team will conclude its fall season when it competes in the Mid-Continent Conference Championships in Rochester, Mich. Up to this point, the Leathernecks have compiled a 1-4 record, while the Westerwinds currently stand at 2-4.… Post the First Comment

Sportscalendar Women's basketball Today vs. Bradley Peoria, 7 p.m. Swimming Thursday-Saturday Mid-Continent Tournament Rochester, Mich., 10 a.m. Men's basketball Friday vs. Harris Stowe Macomb, 7 p.m. Men's basketball Monday vs. Evansville Macomb, 7 p.m. Sportsbrief Keene adds two to 2005 Western women's golf squad Western Illinois University head women's golf coach Andrea Keene has announced the addition of two student-athletes to the 2005 signing class, including a regional standout and a Wisconsin state champion.… Post the First Comment