Milligan athletics has had a strong spring season, with standout performances in sports like baseball, flag football, swimming, track and field, and a historic national championship sweep in disc golf. Multiple teams and athletes earned top finishes, set school records, and qualified for upcoming conference tournaments.
Milligan University won both the men’s and women’s Division I titles at the 2026 College Disc Golf National Championships. Several players also earned top individual honors, helping make it a historic performance for the program.
After a carbon monoxide leak paused competitions, Milligan athletes gradually returned using a monitored three-stage protocol, though some still experienced lingering symptoms. While most athletes resumed play, others like Emma Cutshall continue to struggle with serious health effects and have not yet been able to return.
Milligan’s swim teams had a strong showing at the NAIA Championships, finishing fourth for men and eighth for women while setting multiple school records. Riley Renaud led the way with a national title in the 1,650 freestyle, and several teammates earned runner-up finishes and All-American honors.
Milligan athletes competed in several national championships, highlighted by Ellen-Mary Kearney winning the 3000m title and strong finishes in track and cycling. The women’s basketball team also made the NAIA Tournament but lost a close game, while cycling placed third overall.
Senior Elijah Bredwood scored a school-record 54 points to lead Milligan to a 101–92 win over Tennessee Wesleyan on Feb. 22. He broke the previous 52-point record and plans to pursue professional basketball opportunities overseas after graduation.
The Milligan women’s basketball team won the AAC tournament championship 64–62 over Reinhardt to secure back-to-back titles, led by Callie Reeder’s 16 points and MVP Semaj Clark.
Milligan’s men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both won the AAC Championships, with the men earning their fifth straight title and the women winning their second in three years. Several athletes set meet records and won major awards, and the season will finish at the NAIA Indoor Championships in March.
Milligan University has named Jamie Graves as the new head coach of its men’s and women’s swim teams. Graves, a former college swimmer and experienced coach, returns to the conference and says he plans to build on the team’s strong foundation and focus on developing character and leadership.
Milligan University’s men’s and women’s swim teams won the AAC Championships, earning a sixth straight title for the men and a fifth in a row for the women. The teams set records and earned many top finishes, and they will compete next at the NAIA Swimming and Diving Championships in Indiana.