Welcome to the first episode of Why Western, a new series from Western Illinois University Athletics that highlights the stories behind our Leathernecks. In this episode, we sit down with Mia Nicastro to talk about her journey through basketball, what made her choose WIU, her team's season and what it means to represent the Purple and Gold. Mia shares her experience as a student-athlete, the people who helped shape her decision, and what being a Leatherneck means to her. Make sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue sharing the stories behind our Leathernecks. #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #Leathernecks