Metamora, IL – Millikin University Women's Golf kicked off the 2026 CCIW Championship on Thursday, taking part in the opening round of the three-round championship. After day one, Millikin is 5
th of the eight teams in the field, with a score of 329.
Playing at the par 71, 5,627 yard Metamora Fields Golf Course,
Ava Hackman led the Big Blue by firing a 77 (+6) to tie for 8
th after the opener.
Lindsay Jackson scored an 84 (+13) to tie for 24
th alongside teammates
Zoey Beard and
Ruby Haegen.
Madelyn Beck was 30
th with a score of 85 (+14), and a score of 90 (+19) was
Campbell Vrabel tied for 37
th at the end of the first round.
After 18 holes of golf, Millikin trails North Central in 4
th by seven strokes, while leading Carroll by four strokes in 6
th. Illinois Wesleyan leads the field heading into day two with a score of 296.
The teams are back on the course for the middle round of the tournament tomorrow.
