MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — The Western Illinois Leathernecks, off to a perfect start, will host the struggling Chicago State Cougars in a nonconference women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Western Hall.

Western Illinois (2-0) has dominated its early schedule, most recently defeating Northern Illinois 68-50 on the road last Tuesday. Mia Nicastro led the way with a double-double, scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Addi Brownfield added 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the victory. The Leathernecks opened their season with a 116-46 rout of Westminster.

Chicago State (1-3) enters on a two-game losing streak, including a 101-52 road loss to Illinois State last Wednesday. In that game, Aiyanna Culver scored a team-high 15 points for the Cougars, while Kayla Mount added eight points and seven rebounds. Chicago State’s lone win this season was a 59-54 home victory over Winthrop on Nov. 5.

The game will be the first of a busy stretch for Western Illinois, which hosts Bradley on Nov. 20. Chicago State continues a challenging road trip, with its next home game not scheduled until Dec. 28 against Clemson.