WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Ohio Valley ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Macomb's Western Illinois women's basketball program, established at a university founded in 1899, operates from a 5,337-student enrollment and competes in the Ohio Valley Conference under head coach JD Gravina. The Leathernecks posted a 21-4 record in a winter season defined by dominating home performances at Western Hall, particularly a perfect 13-0 mark inside their arena while going 8-4 away from home. Gravina's 13-player roster averaged 77.6 points per game while holding opponents to just 61.2, producing a plus-16.4 differential that represents one of the program's core offensive strengths.

Conference play revealed the team's competitive positioning at 5-2, demonstrating consistent OVC performance while the overall record reflected deeper success across a broader schedule. The home-court advantage translated to a significant disparity between Western Hall and road contests, suggesting the program's ability to control pace and execution against familiar surroundings and crowd support. With scoring efficiency anchoring their defensive identity, Western Illinois demonstrated the balanced approach necessary to compete within its conference structure while maintaining winning margins against non-conference opposition.

KEY FACTS

SchoolWestern Illinois University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationMacomb, Illinois
VenueWestern Hall
Head CoachJD Gravina

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
2Shelby BowmanG
13Addi BrownfieldG
1Madison DavisG
44Katelyn EggenaF
20Kennedy HerrigG
14Ainsley HolthausG
12Raegan McCowanG
4Allie MeadowsG
5Maria MesslingF
22Mia NicastroF
32Kaylen ReedG
10Mallory ShetleyF
24Sidney SkrobotF

SEASON RECORD

26-6

Overall

17-1

Home

9-5

Away

7-2

Conference

75.1 PPG / 60.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Westminster (MO) Blue JaysW 116-46
Nov 12Northern Illinois HuskiesW 68-50
Nov 17Chicago State CougarsW 86-75
Nov 21Bradley BravesW 84-77
Nov 27Iowa HawkeyesL 69-86
Dec 4St. Francis (IL) Fighting SaintsW 90-55
Dec 7Drake BulldogsW 80-74
Dec 10Columbia (MO) CougarsW 75-37
Dec 13Omaha MavericksW 90-41
Dec 18Lindenwood LionsW 74-65
Dec 22SIU Edwardsville CougarsW 75-51
Jan 1UT Martin SkyhawksL 78-86
Jan 3Southeast Missouri State RedhawksW 58-51
Jan 8Tennessee State Lady TigersW 76-59
Jan 10Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesW 77-60
Jan 13Eastern Illinois PanthersW 74-61
Jan 17Little Rock TrojansW 75-59
Jan 22Morehead State EaglesL 53-63
Jan 23Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesW 72-62
Jan 29Southeast Missouri State RedhawksW 69-55
Jan 31UT Martin SkyhawksW 80-54
Feb 5Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesW 68-53
Feb 7Tennessee State Lady TigersL 77-87
Feb 10Eastern Illinois PanthersW 93-49
Feb 12Little Rock TrojansW 84-73
Feb 19Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesW 64-39
Feb 21Morehead State EaglesW 74-53
Feb 26SIU Edwardsville CougarsW 79-61
Feb 28Lindenwood LionsL 49-50
Mar 6Southeast Missouri State RedhawksW 74-66
Mar 7Lindenwood LionsW 71-65
Mar 20North Carolina Tar HeelsL 51-82

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Western Illinois Women's Basketball compete in?
Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Basketball competes in the Ohio Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Western Illinois play women's basketball home games?
Western Illinois Women's Basketball plays home games at Western Hall in Macomb, IL.
Who is the head coach of Western Illinois Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Basketball is JD Gravina.
When was Western Illinois Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Western Illinois Women's Basketball is not currently available.