May 12, 2021 at 4:45pm
Student-athletes honored for commitment to academic, athletic and personal excellence
The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced the 2020-21 Merle Chapman Leadership Award recipients on May 12.
Athletics Articles
May 3, 2021 at 3:15pm
Big Blue earns second title under head coaching duo of Whitney Sowers and Katie Tenboer
Millikin University earned its sixth College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) softball title following a two-game sweep of Elmhurst on May 1 at Workman Family Softball Field.
The Big Blue closed out the regular season with a 24-8 record in conference play (27-11 overall) after 10-2 and 14-2 victories over the Bluejays. Millikin won nine of its last 11 games.
April 30, 2021 at 3:45pm
Creating opportunities to celebrate 50 years of women’s athletics at Millikin University has not been easy.
April 30, 2021 at 3:45pm
Millikin University’s plan to build a new locker room at Frank M. Lindsay Field aims to directly benefit the heart of our athletic programs: student-athletes.
April 30, 2021 at 3:30pm
There’s no doubt that in the past year, COVID-19 has impacted every part of Millikin students’ lives.
From canceled events to virtual learning, no part of the college experience has remained unaffected.
Millikin University student-athletes have become familiar with the struggles of practicing and competing through a pandemic all too well.
April 13, 2021 at 3:45pm
"I am humbled and honored to become the next head coach at Millikin University"
March 15, 2021 at 11:45am
Logan Hagerbaumer and Peter McCusker earn NWCA All-American honors
Millikin University senior wrestler Bradan Birt became a national champion after winning the 165-pound weight class at the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III Coaches Association National Championships in Coralville, Iowa, on March 12-13. No team points were awarded or team standings kept at the event.
March 10, 2021 at 11:30am
Big Blue captures first CCIW Tournament Championship since 2005
The Millikin University women's basketball team won the 2021 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Basketball Tournament Championship defeating Illinois Wesleyan 72-59 on March 9 at the Griswold Center in Decatur, Ill. It was the first CCIW Tournament Championship for Millikin since 2005.
March 8, 2021 at 9:45am
Pitching and hitting devices enhance practices to improve performance
February 22, 2021 at 1:15pm
"My success doesn't just come from myself; it comes from my teammates."
The Millikin University Women's basketball team is off to a 7-3 start this season and a major contributor to the Big Blue's success has been the play of freshman Elyce Knudsen of Philo, Ill.
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