Western Illinois University NCAA NewsNews on Western Illinois University Sports continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Kangas shoots 'Necks out of tournament- March 23, 2008 "When I hit that one in the corner, that got my confidence up, and I knew I would keep hitting shots." Erik Kangas single-handedly closed the door on Western Illinois' season in the first round of the Summit League Tournament, scoring 26 points for Oakland that led to the 80-66 loss. via Western Courierhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/kangas-shoots-necks-out-of-tournament?f... Kangaroos de'Klein' 'Winds second round- March 21, 2008 "They were fronting me a lot tonight, so the lob was there" Simply put, Alysa Klein was too much for the Westerwinds in the first round of the Summit League women's basketball tournament March 8 in Tulsa. via Western Courierhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/kangaroos-deklein-winds-second-round?fr... Mayor's Cup rivals play once more- March 19, 2008 "I think the Mayor's Cup is the biggest match we play outside the conference, so I think Western is our biggest non-conference rival" Freshman Abby Allgire returns a forehand over the net during the women's Monday night practice in Lantz Field House. via The Daily Eastern Newshttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/mayors-cup-rivals-play-once-more?fromrs... John LovrettaThe Hawk Eye- March 17, 2008 "There's also disappointment that things didn't turn out better." Men's basketball coach won't return after five seasons at the helm. By JOHN BOHNENKAMP jbohnenkampthehawkeye.com MACOMB, Ill. via Hawk Eyehttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/john-lovretta-the-hawk-eye?fromrss=1 Thomas will not return as WIU Basketball Coach- March 15, 2008 "Our expectations for a winning record and successful performance on the court have not been met" Western Illinois University Director of Athletics Dr. Tim Van Alstine has announced that after five seasons the contract of head men's basketball coach Derek Thomas will not be renewed. via KHQA-TV Quincyhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/thomas-will-not-return-as-wiu-basketbal... AD expects plenty of candidates- March 13, 2008 "I think with the quality of student-athletes we have coming back, with the fact that we have four or five scholarships out there (to give), this is an attractive position" Coaching experience will likely be a factor in next hire. By JOHN BOHNENKAMP jbohnenkampthehawkeye.com MACOMB, Ill. via Hawk Eyehttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/ad-expects-plenty-of-candidates?fromrss... Leathernecks fall in conference tournament- March 11, 2008 The Western Illinois University men's basketball team saw its season end Sunday night in the quarterfinals of the Summit League tournament. via Hawk Eyehttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/leathernecks-fall-in-conference-tournam... IPFW women's leader comes of age at school- March 10, 2008 "For two hours she never said a word to me; never said a word" IPFW vs. Oral Roberts Records: IPFW 12-17, Oral Roberts 16-13 When: 1 p.m. Sunday Where: John Q. Hammons Arena, Tulsa, Okla. via Journal Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/ipfw-womens-leader-comes-of-age-at-scho... Jackson, DuBois honored by Summit League- March 8, 2008 ELMHURST, Ill. - Western Illinois University senior David Jackson and junior David DuBois were named to The Summit League All-Conference Team and All-Newcomer Team, respectively, in a list of postseason honors ... via KHQA-TV Quincyhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/jackson-dubois-honored-by-summit-league... Loss to IUPUI puts 'Winds tourney seed in flux- March 6, 2008 "Her ability to be able to shoot that ball from the outside - that gave us a little trouble especially down the stretch." The Western Illinois women's basketball team's postseason seed remains in flux after it dug itself into several holes in Saturday afternoon's 47-45 loss at IUPUI. via Western Courierhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/western-illinois/2008/03/loss-to-iupui-puts-winds-tourney-seed-i... |