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Athletics
WIU Broadcasting, Athletics Games to be Carried on ESPN3
 With the ESPN's live multi-screen sports network, all five Leatherneck home football games will be delivered on ESPN3, in addition to two volleyball matches, most men's and women's home basketball games, and select baseball and softball games during the 2015-16 season.
The new arrangement allows Leatherneck fans nationwide to log in and watch events live on ESPN3, a part of the ESPN family of networks. Fans can watch the events online at WatchESPN.com on smartphones and tablets via the WatchESPN app or stream on televisions through connected devices. Western Illinois sporting events will now reach more than 100 million people nationally (99 million households, 21 million U.S. colleges/universities and U.S. based military personnel), and have the look of an ESPN broadcast.
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First Ever Thank-a-Thon a Success
Five Western Illinois student-athletes recently spent the evening making to calls to nearly 150 Leatherneck Club members to thank them for their continued support and contribution as a part of the first Leatherneck Club Student-Athlete Thank-A-Thon.
"It was truly an honor to participate in the first Leatherneck Club Student-Athlete Thank-A-Thon," said WIU softball student-athlete Karissa Kouchis. "We had the opportunity to speak with several Leatherneck Club members, and thank them for their generosity. I hope they know how much their support means to myself and all other WIU student-athletes."
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Western Illinois Athletics Announces CONNECKS Event with the Special Education Community
Western Illinois Athletics is partnering with the McDonough County Special Recreation Association, MOSAIC, and Special Olympics Illinois-Area 4 to create an opportunity for the special education community and Leatherneck athletic teams to interact through a program called CONNECKS.
CONNECKS is focused on creating a connection with the special education community and Leatherneck athletics through a one-day event on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Vince Grady Field on the WIU Campus.
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Leatherneck Athletics Partners with Western Illinois Libraries for ‘Baskets for Books’
Western Illinois Athletics and Western Illinois Libraries are partnering on a 'Baskets for Books' initiative to help raise money for new books at Western Illinois University.
"The University Libraries is pleased to partner with Athletics on this initiative to strengthen academic resources on campus," said Dean of the Library Michael Lorenzen. "We appreciate the support."
Participants are asked to make a pledge for every three-point basket made at men's and women's home basketball games during the 2015-2016 season. Then in March of 2016, they will receive an invoice from the WIU Foundation for the final pledge amount based on the total number of three-point baskets made at home games. Last year, each team made roughly 100 three-pointers during their home schedues.
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Tori Niemann Hired as Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Services
 Western Illinois announced Friday (September 11) that Tori Niemann has joined the Fighting Leatherneck staff as the Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Services. Niemann will be responsible for advising Division I student-athletes and maintaining a life skills program with emphasis on career and leadership development.
"I am thrilled to have Tori Niemann join our department as the Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Services," said Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services Lisa Melz-Jennings. "Her prior competition background as a Leatherneck student-athlete, coupled with her sport management post-graduate experience, has more than prepared her for this assignment. Tori will be spearheading the career and leadership development programs in our department, and our student-athletes will benefit from her knowledge and experience. Tori bleeds purple and gold and I know she will continue to foster that Leatherneck Pride in our students."
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Garret Covington Tabbed Preseason All-Summit League by Athlon Sports
 Western Illinois junior guard Garret Covington was named to Athlon Sports' Preseason All-Summit League team Wednesday (Sept. 9).
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Wright Announces 2015-16 Men’s Basketball Schedule
 Western Illinois head men's basketball coach Billy Wright, who is beginning his second season at the helm this year, announced the program's 2015-16 schedule Thursday (August 27) which features 13 regular season contests and one exhibition inside Western Hall.
The Leathernecks' upcoming slate also includes a total of six games against in-state programs, as well as two road matchups against two Big Ten opponents and one Big East school.
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