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Track and Field Claims Four Event Wins on Final Day of CCIW Championships - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

KENOSHA, Wis. – The Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's track and field teams combined for four event wins and 25 All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin performances on Saturday, March 1, as they secured top-three finishes in the conference championships. The IWU men finished second overall with 118 points, while the women earned third place with 77 points. Freshman Nick Walker (Metamora, Ill.-Metamora) was named the CCIW Men's First-Year Field Student-Athlete of the Meet.
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Men’s Lacrosse Closes Out Music City Classic With Win Over Centre - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Battling near-freezing temperatures and brutal wind gusts, the Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team came away with its second win in its opening weekend as the Titans defeated Centre College 17-10 at the Music City Classic in Nashville, Tenn. Sunday, Feb. 16. IWU moves to 2-0 on the season while Centre falls to 1-2.
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Seizing Opportunities: Omar AlQammaz Gains New Experiences in Wrestling and Dentistry - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – For Illinois Wesleyan University men's wrestler Omar AlQammaz, the summer before his senior year presented not only an opportunity for a months-long vacation in the Middle East, but also an opportunity to shadow family members in dentistry while keeping up with his training alongside the Jordanian national wrestling team.
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Men’s Lacrosse Sets Sights on Tufts for NCAA Second Round - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team heads to Schenectady, N.Y. for a second round game in the NCAA Tournament. IWU is set to face off with No. 6 Tufts University Saturday, May 11 at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Union College (NY) is the regional pod host for the weekend and will play Stevenson University in Saturday's second game.
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DIII50: Marissa Hagler and the Female Founder’s Circle - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

For Illinois Wesleyan University women's track and field junior hurdler Marissa Hagler (Bloomington, Ill.-Normal West), a two-week notice to fly to Cambridge, Mass. to present her brand at the inaugural Female Founder's Circle hosted by Harvard University's student organization, the Harvard Women in Entrepreneurship was never going to be an obstacle. The opportunity to introduce her podcast, "Hurdling Through Hard Times", and get immediate feedback from respected trailblazers has motivated Hagler to continue building her business that centers around her passion for mental health wellness.
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DIII50: Jess Baer - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

A Division III experience at Illinois Wesleyan University has granted Titan wrestler Jess Baer (Normal, Ill.-Normal Community) identities beyond that of a traditional student-athlete. In addition to being a senior neuroscience major and the first-ever women’s wrestler at IWU, Baer is a three-year service member of the United States Army National Guard and works as a cardiovascular and intensive care unit technician at the local hospital near campus.
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DIII50: Sasha Tylnyy - Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

For senior forward Sasha Tylnyy (Wheeling, Ill.-Buffalo Grove) of the Illinois Wesleyan University men's soccer team, his college experience has been much bigger than simply playing soccer. A Division III student-athlete experience at Illinois Wesleyan has provided Tylnyy an opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level, a career in his intended field, and insurmountable support from teammates.
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2023 Cleo Tanner Award Winner: Bert (Klehm) Kinate - North Central College Athletics

Feb. 1, 2023 - North Central College alumna, Bert (Klehm) Kinate '67 has been named the 2023 Cleo Tanner Award honoree after her extensive involvement with women's athletics during her time at North Central. Kinate will be presented the award on Thursday at the College's National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration. The Cleo Tanner Award for Outstanding Contributions to North Central College women's athletics was first awarded in 2006 to recognize individuals who have positively influenced women's athletics at the College.