Millikin men’s and women’s swimming open season vs. Illinois College

Decatur, IL – Millikin University swimming opened its season on Saturday, taking on Illinois College in dual meet action at the Decatur Family YMCA. Both the Big Blue men and women were defeated on the day.

Men (Illinois College 155, Millikin 28)

For the Millikin men, Alex Tabuchi won the 400 IM and took fourth in both the 100-yard IM and 100 backstroke. Gavin Dobson secured a second-place finish in the 200 freestyle, also taking third in the 500 freestyle and fourth in the 100 butterfly. Tyler Brown took fourth in the 100 breaststroke, also placing fifth in the 50 freestyle and sixth in the 100 freestyle.

Women (Illinois College 135, Millikin 39)

The Big Blue women were led by Becka Dunakey, who won the 100 backstroke, also taking second in the 50 freestyle and third in the 100 breaststroke. Emily Loy was second in the 100 freestyle, earning three more third-place finishes in the 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly and 500 freestyle. Imy Moreno claimed a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 200 freestyle and 100 IM. Mckenna Koehler was fifth in the 200 and 500 freestyle. The four combined to place second in the 200 free relay to close out the meet.

"This weekend was an important step forward for our program," said Head Swimming and Diving Coach Johnathan Jordan. "We're starting to see the work we have put in during practices translate into racing. What excited us the most is the way our athletes are competing, supporting one another and embracing the process. As this rebuild continues, these athletes are paving the way to our future one race at a time."

Millikin is back in action on October 31 at the IWU Halloween Invite.