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Western Illinois University Athletics

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Location: Macomb, IL 61455
Founded: 1899
Enrollment: 7,490
Nickname: Fighting Leathernecks
Colors: Purple and Gold (PMS 2607, PMS 116)
Conference: Ohio Valley Conference
Football Conference: OVC-Big South Football Alliance
Affiliation: NCAA Division I
Football Affiliation: NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision
President: Dr. Kristi Mindrup
Faculty Athletics Representative: Jeremy Robinett
Director of Athletics: Paul A. Bubb
Assistant Athletics Directors: Shelby Borchardt
Athletics Department phone: (309) 298-1190
Ticket office phone: (309) 298-1190

Baseball Stadium (Capacity): Alfred D. Boyer Stadium (500)
Basketball Arena (Capacity): Western Hall (4,421 ... 4,781 graduation and special events)
Cross Country Course: Spring Lake
Football Stadium (Capacity): Hanson Field (16,368)
Golf Course: Harry Mussatto Golf Course
Soccer Stadium (Capacity): John MacKenzie Alumni Field (1,000)
Softball Stadium (Capacity): Mary Ellen McKee Stadium (550)
Tennis Courts: Brophy Courts
Track & Field Stadium (Capacity): Hanson Field (16,368)
Volleyball Arenas (Capacity): Western Hall (4,421)


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