Leathernecks Primary LogoLeathernecks Alternate LogoLeathernecks Wordmark LogoHistory of the Leathernecks The Western Illinois Leathernecks have a proud history of excellence in NCAA sports. Founded in 1899, the school has long been a powerhouse on the college athletics stage and is home to some of the most successful teams in all divisions. WIU has consistently competed at an elite level since …
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles School History
1970 1994 2012 2018 First Basketball Team In 1970 USI forms its first basketball team, which competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). See Full Story NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship In 1994 The Screaming Eagles win their first NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament championship, defeating Cal State Bakersfield in the final. See Full Story …
SIU Edwardsville Cougars School History
1967 1992 2012 2018 SIUE First Basketball Team In 1967 SIUE forms its first basketball team, which competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). See Full Story Great Midwest Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament In 1992 The Cougars win their first Great Midwest Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament championship, earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament where they lose to …
Tennessee State Tigers School History
1940 1965 1992 2001 Legendary basketball coach John McLendon In 1940 Legendary basketball coach John McLendon joins the TSU coaching staff, where he develops the fast-break offense and other innovative tactics that revolutionize the game. See Full Story Football National Championship In 1965 The TSU football team wins its first national championship under coach Merritt, finishing the season with an …
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles School History
1922 1960 2017 2018 Naming of Golden Eagles In 1922 Tennessee Tech fields its first football team, known as the “Cavaliers.” In 1936 The team’s name is changed to the “Golden Eagles.” See Full Story OVC Basketball Champions In 1960 The Golden Eagles win their first OVC basketball championship. See Full Story Aleksej Pokusevski Highest-Drafted Player In 2017 Aleksej Pokusevski …
Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks School History
1955 2008 2016 2019 (OVC) Men’s Basketball Tournament championship In 1955 The Skyhawks win their first Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Men’s Basketball Tournament championship, earning a trip to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) where they lose in the first round. See Full Story Skyhawks Basketball Victories In 2008 The Skyhawks win their fourth OVC Men’s Basketball Tournament championship, earning a …
SE Missouri State Redhawks School History
1969 1978 2010 2018 Gary Garner as Head Basketball Coach In 1969 Southeast Missouri State hires Gary Garner as head basketball coach. Garner would go on to coach the Redhawks for 25 seasons and become the winningest coach in school history. See Full Story OVC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship In 1978 The Redhawks win their first OVC Men’s Basketball Tournament …
Morehead State Eagles School History
1923 1961 1975 2021 Morehead State forms its first football team In 1923 Morehead State forms its first football team, which competes against other small colleges in the region. See Full Story Eagles Joining the Ohio Valley Conference In 1961 Morehead State joins the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and begins competing against larger schools in the region. See Full Story …
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