https://www.blackburnbeavers.com en-us https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427mynmga CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics has opened nominations to the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2027 and will stay open from May 1 through June 30.  Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260427mynmga https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330jw8w78 BELLEVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College placed eight student-athletes to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Winter All-Academic Team. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260330jw8w78 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260216p4h44e EUREKA, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team delivered its strongest collective performance of the season this past weekend at the SLIAC Conference Championships, surpassing preseason projections to finish seventh overall — just a half point shy of sixth place. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260216p4h44e https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260209yq9u7z DECATUR, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team squared off against Millikin on Thursday night, facing a tough lineup that resulted in a Millikin win. Despite the final margin, Blackburn wrestlers continued to compete hard and gain valuable mat time against a deep Millikin squad. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260209yq9u7z https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260201nrmthj CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN — Blackburn Wrestling tested itself against elite competition on Saturday at the Wabash College Open, squaring off against a field loaded with Division I programs and top Division II teams. The Beavers consistently faced opponents from the Big Ten Conference and responded with their strongest collective performance of the season. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260201nrmthj https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260120n0twb2 ELMHURST, IL — The Blackburn College wrestling team competed this past Saturday at the Al Hanke Invitational hosted by Elmhurst University, taking on some of the top programs from Illinois and Wisconsin. The Beavers showed strong progress across the lineup while gaining valuable experience against elite regional competition. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260120n0twb2 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260113kn4g9q ST. LOUIS, MO — Blackburn College Wrestling competed this past Sunday at Missouri Baptist University’s Annual Dr. Tom Smith Open, facing a deep and competitive field that featured wrestlers from all collegiate divisions, including NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA programs. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20260113kn4g9q https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251216lzi1vu RIVER GROVE, IL —The Blackburn College Men's Wrestling team competed in the Art Kraft Memorial Tournament at Triton College this past weekend. Despite being shorthanded due to injuries to several starters, the Beavers were eager to compete following a demanding week of final exams. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251216lzi1vu https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251212mdx9cm CARLINVILLE, ILL. – Blackburn College Men's Wrestling Team Announces Addition of Austin Brand to Staff. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251212mdx9cm https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251213oq5gd7 CARLINVILLE, IL — Blackburn College Wrestling put together a determined effort in a hard-fought dual against Westminster University, narrowly falling 31–24 in a competitive matchup from top to bottom. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251213oq5gd7 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251123ku68qe CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Blackburn College Wrestling continued its inaugural season with a strong showing at the Coe College Invite. Several wrestlers earned wins, secured pins, and placed in their brackets as the program builds momentum heading into the end of the semester. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251123ku68qe https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/202511125ojqln Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/202511125ojqln https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251112m8agpl Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251112m8agpl https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251112sslk6x Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251112sslk6x https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/2025092908hw6u Several teams from Blackburn volunteered to help at the annual Lion's Carnival Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/2025092908hw6u https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/videos/Tim-Video-Export-4 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/videos/Tim-Video-Export-4 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250702ov0j0s CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College and Blackburn Athletics have announced the 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250702ov0j0s https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250504zpveql CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics has named Tim McGuire as the new Head Men's Wrestling Coach.  Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250504zpveql https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250428lynmqu CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics inducted 10 student athletes as part of their inaugural class into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250428lynmqu https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250314s8w9nt CEDAR RAPIDS, IA -- The Blackburn College Wrestling team took part in the Coe College Invitational and saw Jeremiah Crisp pick up his first career victory.  Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250314s8w9nt https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312mfpzwr DECATUR, IL -- The Blackburn College Wrestling team took part in the Millikin Open and came away with two victories.  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312mfpzwr https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312mspzlu NAPERVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Wrestling saw three wrestlers compete in the 60th Annual North Central College Invitational.  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312mspzlu https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312ncrosp ST. LOUIS, MO -- Freshman Jeremiah Crisp picked up his first career win with Blackburn College Wrestling to led the Beavers at the Tom Smith Invitational hosted by Missouri Baptist University.  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312ncrosp https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312o6mq0k CLARKSVILLE, AR -- For the first time in school history, Blackburn competed in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships.  Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20250312o6mq0k https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241217mxj9on CARLINVILLE, IL-- Junior Nick Cook and freshman Jeremiah Crisp earned Blackburn College Athletes of the Week. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241217mxj9on https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20240930z1ri40 CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Men's and Women's Wrestling along with 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist Spencer Lee are hosting a wrestling clinic on November 2.  Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/2024-25/releases/20240930z1ri40 https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240722l45mrr CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College and Blackburn Athletics have announced the Blackburn College Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024. The individuals selected include former student-athletes Justin Cryder, Sierra Shipley, Jon Tipton, former men's basketball coach Ira Zeff, and the 1997-98 Women's Basketbal team.  Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/2024-25/releases/20240722l45mrr https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/wrestling_article Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/wrest/wrestling_article https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/IPF_Dirt_Work Local Contractors Bringing in Over 10,000 Cubic Yards of Dirt Fri, 26 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/IPF_Dirt_Work https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/Indoor_Practice_Facility Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/general/Indoor_Practice_Facility