Milligan University’s fall sports teams saw strong postseason performances, including women’s cross-country placing second nationally and men’s cycling earning three national titles. Soccer, volleyball, and other teams also made tournament appearances, highlighting a successful semester across multiple sports.
Milligan’s women placed second and the men finished eighth at the NAIA Cross-Country National Championships, earning a combined third-place finish. Ellen-Mary Kearney led the women with a runner-up finish, while Bryson Lewis was the top men’s finisher.
Milligan’s JV women’s basketball team beat Southwest Virginia Community College 59–48 with a stronger second half and tough interior defense. Player Emma Cutshall credited improved shooting and energetic fan support for the win.
Milligan University’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams won the AAC Championships, marking the women’s sixth and men’s seventh consecutive titles. Ellen-Mary Kearney set a record breaking run and earned Women’s Runner of the Year, while several teammates and coach Chris Layne received conference honors.
After not making the ETSU cheer team, Ramsey Greenwell was offered a spot at Milligan University, becoming its first male cheerleader in over a decade. Cheerleading at Milligan has helped him grow in confidence, faith, and community.
Milligan’s cycling team earned three top five finishes at the 2025 Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships. The team placed sixth overall, led by strong performances from Emma Clark, Cade Pummill, and Levi Cole.
Milligan men’s soccer won 6-0 against Bluefield, dominating the game and scoring five goals in the second half. They also honored their 12 seniors and will next play Truett McConnell at home.
Milligan's men's and women's cross-country team hosted the Eli Cramer Invitational. This meet was in memory of their teammate, Eli, who tragically passed away in early 2022.
The Milligan swim team is still in search for a coach after both head and assistant coaches moved. Throughout this time, the swimmers remain confident and positive.
The Milligan cycling team starts their season off very strong. The men took on the third national title.