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Blackburn Falls to MUW in Hard-Fought Battle
Blackburn Falls to MUW in Hard-Fought Battle

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn College men’s basketball team battled to the final horn but came up just short in an 82–80 loss to the Owls of MUW.

Blackburn Falls in Overtime Battle
Blackburn Falls in Overtime Battle

CARLINVILLE, IL – The Blackburn College women’s basketball team took MUW to overtime but came up just short in a 77–75 loss.

Blackburn Battles Back but Falls
Blackburn Battles Back but Falls

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men’s basketball team took on Lyon College and battled throughout but ultimately fell short, 78–67.

Beavers Drop Contest to Lyon
Beavers Drop Contest to Lyon

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn women’s basketball team faced a tough challenge against Lyon College, battling for four quarters but ultimately falling, 101–66.

Cheer Brings New Energy and Connection to Athletics
Cheer Brings New Energy and Connection to Athletics

Energy, teamwork, and pride are the heartbeat of Blackburn College Cheerleading. As the program takes its next steps forward, it’s doing so with a clear vision: to build a strong culture that represents the best of Blackburn, both on the sidelines and beyond the mat.

Mitchell, Jeter Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week
Mitchell, Jeter Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Senior Zoe Mitchell and freshman Jaylen Jeter earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors.

Blackburn Claims Conference Win
Blackburn Claims Conference Win

CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men’s basketball team took control in the second half to earn a 102–90 victory over conference opponent Eureka College.

Fourth-Quarter Surge Lifts Beavers
Fourth-Quarter Surge Lifts Beavers

CARLINVILLE, IL – The Blackburn College women’s basketball team outscored Eureka decisively in the final period, closing the game on a commanding run to secure a 90–73 victory.

Anzalone Takes the Helm of Blackburn Women’s Soccer Program
Anzalone Takes the Helm of Blackburn Women’s Soccer Program

Blackburn College Director of Athletics & Recreation Kim Camara-Harvey has announced the hiring of Chris Anzalone as the new Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Anzalone brings collegiate coaching experience, a strong recruiting background, and a proven commitment to student-athlete development to Blackburn.

Frey Named SLIAC Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week
Frey Named SLIAC Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week

HILO, HI — Kenadee Frey was named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week following her performances at the UH Hilo Big Island Holiday Classic.

Frey, Cook Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week
Frey, Cook Earn Prairie Farms Athletes of the Week

CARLINVILLE, IL — Juniors Kenadee Frey and Payton Cook earned Prairie Farms Athlete of the Week honors.

Hard-Fought Road Battle
Hard-Fought Road Battle

JACKSONVILLE, IL — The Blackburn men’s basketball team battled wire-to-wire but ultimately fell to Illinois College in a tightly contested matchup that featured 13 ties and multiple lead changes, 81–74.

Clay Target Arrives at Blackburn with Championship Expectations
Clay Target Arrives at Blackburn with Championship Expectations

Blackburn College continues to broaden its competitive opportunities for students with the launch of its new Clay Target program. The program is designed not only to introduce students to one of the fastest-growing collegiate sports but to prepare them to train and compete at an elite level.

Building a Championship Culture: Women’s Flag Football Comes to Blackburn
Building a Championship Culture: Women’s Flag Football Comes to Blackburn

Blackburn College is taking an exciting leap forward in its commitment to athletics with the launch of its Women’s Flag Football program.

Beavers Battle North Park on Day Two of Big Island Holiday Classic
Beavers Battle North Park on Day Two of Big Island Holiday Classic

HILO, HI – The Blackburn College women’s basketball team fell to North Park on day two of the UH Hilo Big Island Holiday Classic, 74–59.

Kenadee Frey Named CSC Academic All-District Honoree
Kenadee Frey Named CSC Academic All-District Honoree

Blackburn College’s Kenadee Frey has been named to the 2025–26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, during the volleyball fall season that recognized her excellence both on the court and in the classroom.