WIU’s Gravina reaches 200-victory plateau as Leathernecks open with back-to-back wins

By Muddy River Sports | November 11, 2024
Western Illinois University women's basketball coach JD Gravina won his 200th game with the Leathernecks last Saturday in an 89-83 victory at the University of Omaha. | Photo courtesy WIU Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. — The winningest coach in the history of the Western Illinois University women’s basketball program reached a milestone moment two games into the season. JD Gravina, now in his 14th season coaching the Leathernecks, won his 200th game at WIU with last Saturday’s 89-83 victory at the University of Omaha. WIU is 2-0…

Read More

Schuck on a Truck: WIU’s Gravina discusses success on hardwood, Christmas holiday

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 10, 2023

MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois University women’s basketball team is rolling. The Leathernecks have won seven consecutive games heading into Sunday’s matchup at Missouri-Kansas City. An experienced corps of players who understand their role and the emergence of a high-scoring freshman have been the right combination for success. WIU coach JD Gravina joined Muddy…

Read More

Gravina reaches coaching milestone as Leathernecks continue strong start to season

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | November 30, 2023
Western Illinois University women's basketball coach JD Gravina won the 300th game of his coaching career with Tuesday night's 86-72 victory over Chicago State in Macomb, Ill. | Photo courtesy WIU athletics

MACOMB, Ill. — JD Gravina’s career victory total is at 300 and counting. A strong start to the season by the Western Illinois University women’s basketball team helped the former Quincy University coach reach his milestone moment. Tuesday night’s 86-72 victory over Chicago State at Western Hall featured Anna Deets scoring seven of the Leathernecks’…

Read More