WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nestled in Macomb, Illinois, Western Illinois University's women's swimming and diving program competes as part of the Ohio Valley Conference at the Division I level. Founded in 1899, the university enrolls 5,337 students and fields a competitive roster in one of college sports' most demanding winter sports. The Leathernecks compete across multiple events including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and diving disciplines throughout the season.
Women's swimming at Western Illinois represents a significant commitment to both athletic excellence and student-athlete development within a mid-sized university setting. Conference competition in the Ohio Valley Conference places the program among regional rivals competing at the FCS level. The team's winter season schedule requires year-round training dedication, with athletes balancing rigorous academic responsibilities at an institution that has grown considerably from its founding during the 19th century into a modern Division I athletic institution.
KEY FACTS
| School | Western Illinois University |
| Sport | Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Macomb, Illinois |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Staff |
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OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING PROGRAMS
- Eastern Illinois Panthers
- Lindenwood Lions and Lady Lions
- Morehead State Eagles
- Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars
- Tennessee State Tigers
- Tennessee Technological Golden Eagles
- Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans
- Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks
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Illinois Women's Swimming & Diving ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Western Illinois Women's Swimming & Diving compete in?
- Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Swimming & Diving competes in the Ohio Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Western Illinois play women's swimming & diving home games?
- Western Illinois Women's Swimming & Diving plays home games at Home Venue in Macomb, IL.
- Who is the head coach of Western Illinois Women's Swimming & Diving?
- The head coach of Western Illinois Leathernecks Women's Swimming & Diving is Staff.
- When was Western Illinois Women's Swimming & Diving program established?
- The establishment date for Western Illinois Women's Swimming & Diving is not currently available.