Western Illinois Leathernecks women's basketball

Western Illinois Leathernecks women's basketball
2025–26 Western Illinois Leathernecks women's basketball team
UniversityWestern Illinois University
Athletic directorPaul Bubb
Head coachJD Gravina (15th season)
LocationMacomb, Illinois
ArenaWestern Hall
(capacity: 5,139)
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
NicknameLeathernecks
ColorsPurple and gold
   
Student sectionPurple Platoon
NCAA Division I tournament appearances
1995, 2017, 2026
Conference tournament champions
Summit: 1995, 2017
OVC: 2026
Conference regular-season champions
Summit: 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2017
OVC: 2026
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The Western Illinois Leathernecks women's basketball team represents Western Illinois University of Macomb, Illinois, in NCAA Division I women's college basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Leathernecks became a member of the Ohio Valley Conference on July 1, 2023.