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Millikin softball sweeps Sunday double-header against Carthage

Updated Apr 19, 2026

Strong defense key to success for Millikin baseball

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Noonan named Millikin Head Basketball Coach

Updated Apr 7, 2026

Tom Noonan has been chosen as the new Millikin University Head Basketball Coach. Read moreNoonan named Millikin Head Basketball Coach

Millikin men's coach Soderberg departs Big Blue for Maryville University job

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Millikin men's basketball coach Kramer Soderberg will leave the program to take the head coaching job at Maryville University in St. Louis. Read moreMillikin men's coach Soderberg departs Big Blue for Maryville University job

Millikin falls to Elmhurst in men's & women's basketball double-header

Updated Jan 31, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Millikin basketball came up empty after a home double-header against Elmhurst on Saturday. The women's program finished with a strong 4th quarte… Read moreMillikin falls to Elmhurst in men's & women's basketball double-header

1-on-1 interview with Millikin's Head Football Coach

Updated Jan 1, 2026

FRIDAY FRENZY: Illinois women end nonconference schedule on high note vs. Jackson State

Updated Dec 19, 2025

Millikin basketball splits double header against Augustana

Dec 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Millikin basketball was home for a CCIW double header against Augustana. Read moreMillikin basketball splits double header against Augustana

ALAH's Savannah Butcher signs with Millikin for volleyball

Updated Dec 10, 2025

ARTHUR, Ill (WAND) --Another local athlete is continuing her career at the next level. ALAH's Savannah Butcher will play volleyball next year at Millikin. Read moreALAH's Savannah Butcher signs with Millikin for volleyball

Millikin men's basketball credits patience for impressive 7-1 start

Updated Dec 4, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Millikin University men's basketball team is off to one of their best starts in recent history following their victory over North Central Co… Read moreMillikin men's basketball credits patience for impressive 7-1 start

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Billy Riebock first year with Millikin football and his vision for the future

Fine Arts series to take place in James Millikin Homestead parlor

Millikin edges Augustana

Millikin volleyball hosts midseason showcase

Millikin, HSHS to recognize cancer survivors during upcoming Real Men Wear Pink game

Updated Oct 31, 2025

Millikin University and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital are teaming up during the Real Men Wear Pink football game between the Big Blue and Illinois Wesleyan. Read moreMillikin, HSHS to recognize cancer survivors during upcoming Real Men Wear Pink game

Millikin comes from behind to take 5 set match against Wheaton College

Updated Oct 8, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Millikin volleyball returned home Wednesday night to face CCIW opponent Wheaton College. Read moreMillikin comes from behind to take 5 set match against Wheaton College

Millikin football surrenders late scores, falls to Carroll 28-17

Updated Oct 4, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Millikin football fell to 2-2 on the season after a 28-17 setback to Carroll as Big Blue celebrated Homecoming on Saturday. Read moreMillikin football surrenders late scores, falls to Carroll 28-17

Millikin University opens new Rathje Athletic Center during homecoming weekend

Updated Oct 3, 2025

Millikin University celebrated a major addition to campus with the opening of the David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center. Read moreMillikin University opens new Rathje Athletic Center during homecoming weekend

Millikin unveiling new $12.3 million athletic center to kick off Homecoming weekend

Updated Oct 2, 2025

Millikin University will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase its new David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center to kick off Homecoming festivities. Read moreMillikin unveiling new $12.3 million athletic center to kick off Homecoming weekend

Millikin wins home/conference opener over North Park, 22-17

Updated Sep 22, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Even a lightning delay could not prevent Millikin football from winning their first home game of the season, as Big Blue topped CCIW foe North P… Read moreMillikin wins home/conference opener over North Park, 22-17

Meet Blake Allison, Millikin football's 31-year-old kicker

Updated Sep 18, 2025

10-years after kicking for Quincy University, Decatur native Blake Allison is using his final year of eligibility to compete for Millikin University football. Read moreMeet Blake Allison, Millikin football's 31-year-old kicker

Millikin women's soccer drops home match against Trine

Updated Sep 17, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- On the pitch Millikin returned home for a midweek game against Trine. Read moreMillikin women's soccer drops home match against Trine

Millikin soccer programs grab victories in Saturday double-header

Updated Sep 6, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Millikin University men's and women's soccer teams both claimed wins Saturday, sweeping the competition in multi-score games. Read moreMillikin soccer programs grab victories in Saturday double-header

Millikin women's soccer ties with Simpson College

Updated Aug 30, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Millikin women's soccer team was home again as they hosted Simpson College. Read moreMillikin women's soccer ties with Simpson College

Millikin football aiming for bounce back year with new coaching staff

Updated Aug 21, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Millikin football is gearing up for its season opener in a couple of weeks. Read moreMillikin football aiming for bounce back year with new coaching staff

MLB's first female umpire has a connection to the 217

Updated Aug 7, 2025

Jen Pawol, soon to become the first woman to umpire in a regular season MLB game, served as a volunteer assistant with the Millikin baseball team from 2020-22. Read moreMLB's first female umpire has a connection to the 217

Millikin, HSHS to recognize cancer survivors during upcoming Real Men Wear Pink game

Updated Oct 31, 2025

Millikin comes from behind to take 5 set match against Wheaton College

Updated Oct 8, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Millikin volleyball returned home Wednesday night to face CCIW opponent Wheaton College. Read moreMillikin comes from behind to take 5 set match against Wheaton College

Millikin football surrenders late scores, falls to Carroll 28-17

Updated Oct 4, 2025

Millikin University opens new Rathje Athletic Center during homecoming weekend

Updated Oct 3, 2025

Millikin unveiling new $12.3 million athletic center to kick off Homecoming weekend

Updated Oct 2, 2025

Millikin wins home/conference opener over North Park, 22-17

Updated Sep 22, 2025

Meet Blake Allison, Millikin football's 31-year-old kicker

Updated Sep 18, 2025

Millikin women's soccer drops home match against Trine

Updated Sep 17, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- On the pitch Millikin returned home for a midweek game against Trine. Read moreMillikin women's soccer drops home match against Trine

Millikin soccer programs grab victories in Saturday double-header

Updated Sep 6, 2025

Millikin women's soccer ties with Simpson College

Updated Aug 30, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Millikin women's soccer team was home again as they hosted Simpson College. Read moreMillikin women's soccer ties with Simpson College

Millikin football aiming for bounce back year with new coaching staff

Updated Aug 21, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Millikin football is gearing up for its season opener in a couple of weeks. Read moreMillikin football aiming for bounce back year with new coaching staff

MLB's first female umpire has a connection to the 217

Updated Aug 7, 2025

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Brian Levin named new Millikin softball coach

Updated Aug 6, 2025

Decatur, Ill. -- The Millikin Athletic Department is pleased to announce Brian Levin as the new Big Blue head softball coach. He will take over for co-head coaches Kat… Read moreBrian Levin named new Millikin softball coach

Millikin softball to begin coaching search after current coaches accept other jobs

Updated Jul 11, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Millikin softball team will begin the search for a new head coach after co-head coaches Katie Tenboer and Whitney Sowers both took jobs in a… Read moreMillikin softball to begin coaching search after current coaches accept other jobs

Millikin football embracing role in community with summer youth camps

Updated Jun 18, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - In just a few short months as the new Millikin University head football coach, Billy Riebock has made sure the team understands the importance o… Read moreMillikin football embracing role in community with summer youth camps

Millikin hosting kids baseball camp

Updated Jun 11, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Summer camps are in full swing across Central Illinois and this week Millikin baseball hosting a camp of their own. Read moreMillikin hosting kids baseball camp

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Billy Riebock first year with Millikin football and his vision for the future

Updated Apr 18, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Billy Riebock first year with Millikin football and his vision for the future Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Billy Riebock first year with Millikin football and his vision for the future

Highlight Zone: Illinois Baseball slugs five homers in win, Millikin SB falls to rival

Updated Apr 16, 2025

(WAND) - The WAND Sports crew stopped by a pair of college games on the diamond. Read moreHighlight Zone: Illinois Baseball slugs five homers in win, Millikin SB falls to rival

Kelsey Bruno named CCIW Pitcher of the Week for Second Time this Season

Updated Apr 14, 2025

NAPERVILLE – The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced its Softball Student-Athletes of the Week for games played between Monday, April 7 and… Read moreKelsey Bruno named CCIW Pitcher of the Week for Second Time this Season

Millikin Football to host Coaches Clinic featuring Army Head Coach and Millikin alumnus Jeff Monken

Updated Apr 14, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Great coaching has always been important to Millikin Head Football Coach Billy Riebock. As a player at St. Theresa High School in Decatur and Q… Read moreMillikin Football to host Coaches Clinic featuring Army Head Coach and Millikin alumnus Jeff Monken

A Fresh Start: Millikin football kicks off spring practice with new head coach

Updated Apr 12, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- A new era of football is underway at Millikin University as the Big Blue kick off spring ball with a new head coac Read moreA Fresh Start: Millikin football kicks off spring practice with new head coach

Millikin softball splits double header against Augustana; baseball defeats Vikings at home

Updated Apr 6, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- The rain went away for teams to finally take the field, Millikin softball and baseball both returned home Sunday to take on CCIW foe Augustana. Read moreMillikin softball splits double header against Augustana; baseball defeats Vikings at home

Millikin swept by Carroll University on Senior Day

Updated Mar 29, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Rain tried to play spoiler for Millikin baseball but they were able to get their double header in at home. Read moreMillikin swept by Carroll University on Senior Day

Millikin Baseball Ready for 2025 Season

Updated Feb 16, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- After winning Millikin’s first College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) regular season title in 2024, Big Blue Head Coach Brandon To… Read moreMillikin Baseball Ready for 2025 Season

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