Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women’s Track and Field announced on April 29 that the team is preparing to compete at the Musco Twilight meet, scheduled for May 1-2 in Coralville, Iowa. The announcement follows a successful weekend where the team participated in events including the Drake Relays, Kip Janvrin Open, and Monmouth College competitions.
The upcoming meet is significant as it provides an opportunity for athletes to continue building momentum ahead of their regular season finale. According to the official website, the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women’s Track and Field team participates in NCAA Division I competitions as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference according to the official website.
Recent highlights from last weekend’s events include Kelly Fern winning two pole vault events, Kelsey Hutchins moving up to sixth all-time in school history for triple jump, and a record-setting performance by the distance medley relay team at Drake. The team also achieved several personal records across various track and field disciplines.
The Leathernecks operate from Macomb, Illinois according to the official website, and are affiliated with Western Illinois University as part of its broader athletics program according to the official website. The program has a long-standing tradition of promoting women’s athletics since the early 1900s according to the official website. In recognition of academic excellence, Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women’s Track & Field earned All-Academic Team honors from USTFCCCA in 2025 according to the official website.
For this season (2025–26), Western Illinois maintains a full roster comprised of both freshmen and upperclassmen athletes according to the official website. Following Musco Twilight, they will conclude their regular season at next week’s Huskie Classic at Northern Illinois University.
