Western Illinois Leathernecks

The Western Illinois Leathernecks are the varsity sports teams that represent Western Illinois University. The Leathernecks are a part of the NCAA Division 1 sports and they compete in the Summit League and the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The women field teams in basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. The men field teams in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, and track & field.
The official colors for the Leathernecks are purple and gold. All the Western Illinois Leathernecks action can be seen at Waste Management Court at Western Hall, Alfred D. Boyer Stadium, Brophy Hall Pool, Mary Ellen McKee Softball Stadium, and Hanson Field.