Millikin Women's Triathlon hosted the Millikin Splash & Dash on Friday evening, starting at 4:30 p.m. The event featured a 400-meter swim followed by a 2-mile run, bringing in competition from Concordia Wisconsin, Northern Kentucky, Chicago State, Roberts Wesleyan, and Coe College. 

The Big Blue had a strong showing, placing four athletes in the top 15 overall. 

Millikin's top three finishers all placed within the top seven, led by Jayde Young (22:14, 28 points) who came in 4th overall. Audrey Korniak (23:03, 27 points) followed closely in 5th, while Brenna Pacheco (23:41, 25 points) crossed in 7th. Rounding out the Big Blue lineup, Anjaleah Knowles (25:26, 18 points) secured 14th with a strong performance. 

With these finishes, Millikin placed second overall as a team, behind Northern Kentucky University.  

The Big Blue will be right back in action tomorrow at the Prairie State Collegiate Cup, hosted by the Clinton YMCA. 

The race will take place at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area (7251 Ranger Road, DeWitt, IL 61735), located 12 miles east of Clinton.  

Spectators are to be in the venue by 9 a.m. as roads into the venue will close prior to the races. Two waves will be contested: Wave A at 9:15 a.m. and Wave B at 10:15 a.m. Millikin will compete in Wave B. The race will include a 750-meter swim, 12-mile bike, and 3.2-mile run.