The Blackburn College women's wrestling program took the mat for the first time on Thursday night, facing Millikin University in a dual match. The Beavers traveled to Decatur, falling 36-10 in the program's first competition since announcing the addition of women's wrestling in 2025. 

Kenzie Goodman was the first Beaver to take the circle. Teammate Alexis Avis-Labus became the first Beaver to record a victory, winning by pin in 3:26 at 110 pounds. The Beavers picked up another pinfall at 160 pounds when Maya Bennett won in 3:55. 

Blackburn's next competition is next weekend, November 13-14 in the Missouri Valley Open.