Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball
The Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team represents Western Illinois University of Macomb, Illinois, in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's college basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in The Summit League.
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University | Western Illinois University | ||
Head coach | Rob Jeter (1st season) | ||
Conference | Summit League | ||
Location | Macomb, Illinois | ||
Arena | Western Hall (Capacity: 5,139) | ||
Nickname | Leathernecks | ||
Colors | Purple and gold[1] | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA Tournament Appearances | |||
1959*, 1980*, 1981* | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1984 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
1983, 2013 *at Division II level |
Western Illinois' first men's basketball team was fielded in 1910–1911. The Leathernecks men's basketball program made the transition from Division II to Division I beginning in the 1981–82 season. They were selected to play in the College Basketball Invitational tournament following the 2011–12 regular season, the first Division I postseason appearance in school history.[2] The Leathernecks were selected again to play in the College Basketball Invitational tournament after the 2012–13 season.
Coaching history
Stats updated as of the end of the 2020–21 season
Coach | Career | Record |
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Lewis | 1910–1911 | 0–5 |
Albert Walrath | 1911–1914 | 4–7 |
E.S. Dowell | 1914–1915 | 8–0 |
Erskine Jay | 1915–1920 | 14–24 |
C.J. Roberts | 1920–1921 | 4–6 |
Ray Haberman | 1921–1922 | 5–8 |
Gerald Pugh | 1922–1923 | 8–4 |
Howard Hawkes | 1923–1926 | 30–9 |
Ralph Barclay | 1926–1929 | 39–23 |
Ray Hanson | 1929–1941 | 185–85 |
Wix Garner | 1941–1942 | 4–7 |
Ralph Barclay | 1942–1943 | 8–5 |
Bob Barnwell | 1943–1946 | 24–22 |
Ray Hanson | 1946–1947 | 13–10 |
Leroy “Stix” Morley | 1947–1969 | 365–215 |
Guy Ricci | 1969–1973 | 44–58 |
Walt Moore | 1973–1977 | 46–57 |
Jack Margenthaler | 1977–1992 | 221–202 |
Jim Kerwin | 1992–2003 | 135–174 |
Derek Thomas | 2003–2008 | 40–104 |
Jim Molinari | 2008–14 | 79–104 |
Billy Wright | 2014–2020 | 53–115 |
Rob Jeter | 2020–present | 7–15 |
Totals | 1,336–1,259 |
Postseason
CBI results
The Leathernecks have appeared in two College Basketball Invitationals. Their combined record is 0–2.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2012 | First Round | Oregon State | L 59–80 |
2013 | First Round | Purdue | L 67–81 |
The Basketball Classic results
The Leathernecks have appeared in The Basketball Classic one time. Their record is 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2022 | First Round | UTEP | L 54–80 |
NCAA Division II Tournament results
The Leathernecks have appeared in three NCAA Division II Tournaments. Their combined record is 2–4.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1959 | Regional Quarterfinals Regional 3rd Place Game | Centenary Abilene Christian | L 76–84 L 81–85 OT |
1980 | Regional Quarterfinals Regional Finals | North Dakota South Dakota State | W 102–79 L 86–98 |
1981 | Regional Quarterfinals Regional Finals | Southern Indiana Northern Michigan | W 80–73 L 87–93 |
Records
Year | Overall Record | Conference Record | Conference Finish (Total teams) | Postseason |
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2005–06 | 7–21 | 3–14 | 8th (9) | No |
2006–07 | 7–23 | 3–11 | 8th (8) | No |
2007–08 | 12–18 | 7–11 | 7th (9) | No |
2008–09 | 9–20 | 6–12 | 8th (10) | No |
2009–10 | 13–17 | 6–12 | 7th (10) | No |
2010–11 | 7–23 | 2–16 | 9th (10) | No |
2011–12 | 18–15 | 9–9 | 4th (10) | 2012 CBI |
2012–13 | 22–9 | 13–3 | T-1st (9) | 2013 CBI |
2013–14 | 10–20 | 4–10 | 7th (8) | No |
2014–15 | 8–20 | 3–13 | 9th (9) | No |
2015–16 | 10–17 | 3–13 | 9th (9) | No |
2016–17 | 8–20 | 5–11 | 8th (9) | No |
2017–18 | 12–16 | 3–11 | 8th (8) | No |
2018–19 | 10–21 | 4–12 | 9th (9) | No |
2019–20 | 5–21 | 2–14 | 9th (9) | No |
2020–21 | 7–15 | 5–9 | 7th (9) | No |
References
- Western Illinois Leathernecks Athletics 2017–18 Branding & Style Guidelines (PDF). July 11, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- "Western Illinois to play in first-ever D-I postseason tourney". Retrieved 27 March 2012.