What conference does Western Illinois Women's Lacrosse compete in?

Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Lacrosse competes in the Ohio Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does Western Illinois play women's lacrosse home games?

Western Illinois Women's Lacrosse plays home games at Home Venue in Macomb, IL.

Who is the head coach of Western Illinois Women's Lacrosse?

The head coach of Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Lacrosse is Staff.

When was Western Illinois Women's Lacrosse program established?

The establishment date for Western Illinois Women's Lacrosse is not currently available.

WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS WOMEN'S LACROSSE

Ohio Valley ConferenceD1-FCSspring

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Macomb, Illinois, Western Illinois University has fielded women's lacrosse as part of its athletic portfolio since joining NCAA Division I competition. The Leathernecks compete in the Ohio Valley Conference during the spring season, representing an institution founded in 1899 with an enrollment of 5,337 students. Western Illinois brings FCS-level competition to central Illinois, where lacrosse remains a developing sport in a region traditionally dominated by football and basketball programs.

The Leathernecks play their home matches at the university's dedicated facility, giving them a consistent competitive environment within the Ohio Valley Conference. Western Illinois women's lacrosse operates within the broader athletic context of a Division I-FCS program that competes across multiple sports and conferences. The spring season schedule places the Leathernecks in direct competition with other conference members, contributing to the Ohio Valley Conference's growth as a collegiate lacrosse destination in the Midwest and Upper South regions.

KEY FACTS

School	Western Illinois University
Sport	Women's Lacrosse
Conference	Ohio Valley Conference
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Macomb, Illinois
Venue	Home Venue
Head Coach	Staff

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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