Ben Hawkins
Ben Hawkins
  • Year:
    Jr
  • Hometown:
    Prosperity, SC
  • High School:
    Mid-Carolina High School
  • Major:
    Mechanical Engineering
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13 swimmers earn CSCAA Scholar All-American honors
13 swimmers earn CSCAA Scholar All-American honors

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (June 29, 2022) – The Milligan University men?s and women?s swim teams had 13 student-athletes honored as Scholar All-Americans by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) on Wednesday.

14 Milligan swimmers earn CSCAA All-America honors
14 Milligan swimmers earn CSCAA All-America honors

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (April 14, 2022) – A program record 14 Milligan University swimmers were announced as All-Americans by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches of America (CSCAA) on Thursday.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming finishes fifth at NAIA National Championships
Men’s and Women’s Swimming finishes fifth at NAIA National Championships

COLUMBUS, Ga. (March 5, 2022) – Milligan University's swim teams wrapped up their most successful NAIA National Championships in program history as the Buffs' men and women finished both notched fifth-place team finishes with a combined 22 NAIA All-Americans and 14 school records at the NAIA National Championships.

Stephen Gilbert sets NAIA 400 IM record and claims Milligan’s first-ever swimming national championship
Stephen Gilbert sets NAIA 400 IM record and claims Milligan’s first-ever swimming national championship

COLUMBUS, Ga. (March 4, 2022) – Stephen Gilbert made history on Friday night as he became Milligan University’s first-ever swimming national champion as he set the NAIA’s all-time 400-yard individual medley record of 3:51.08. Gilbert’s championship was one of six individual All-America efforts and three school records that were set on Friday evening.

Stephen Gilbert finishes fourth in men’s 200 IM, Buffs earn All-America status in four relays and seven school records fall on day two of NAIA National Championships
Stephen Gilbert finishes fourth in men’s 200 IM, Buffs earn All-America status in four relays and seven school records fall on day two of NAIA National Championships

COLUMBUS, Ga. (March 3, 2022) – Sophomore Stephen Gilbert posted the highest individual men’s finish in program history, seven school records fell and the Milligan University swim teams earned four All-America honors in relay events on the second day of the NAIA National Championships in Georgia.

Milligan Swimming geared up for NAIA National Championships
Milligan Swimming geared up for NAIA National Championships

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (February 28, 2022) – The Milligan University’s nationally-ranked swim teams are primed for the NAIA Swimming & Diving National Championships in Columbus, Georgia this week.

Swimming claims 11 more AAC titles on day two of AAC Championships
Swimming claims 11 more AAC titles on day two of AAC Championships

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (February 11, 2022) – The Milligan University swim teams earned 11 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) championships on day two of the AAC Championships at the Kingsport Aquatic Center on Friday evening.

Milligan Swimming captures eight of 10 AAC titles on day one of AAC Championships
Milligan Swimming captures eight of 10 AAC titles on day one of AAC Championships

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (February 10, 2022) – Milligan University’s nationally-ranked swim teams captured eight Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) championships on the first night of the AAC Championships in the Kingsport Aquatic Center.

Hawkins and MacPherson claim AAC Swimmer of the Week awards
Hawkins and MacPherson claim AAC Swimmer of the Week awards

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (January 31, 2022) – Milligan University swimmers Ben Hawkins and Gabby MacPherson were named the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Swimmers of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Milligan Swimming wraps up regular season against Lees-McRae
Milligan Swimming wraps up regular season against Lees-McRae

BOONE, N.C. (January 29, 2022) – Milligan University’s nationally-ranked swim teams concluded their regular season with a dual meet against Lees-McRae at the Watauga County Recreation Center on Saturday.

No. 2 Men’s Swimming and No. 4 Women’s Swimming wrap up successful Fall Frenzy Invitational
No. 2 Men’s Swimming and No. 4 Women’s Swimming wrap up successful Fall Frenzy Invitational

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 21, 2021) – Milligan University’s swim teams wrapped up an exceptional weekend of swimming at the Buffs’ midseason meet, the Fall Frenzy Invitational in Charlotte. The Buffs racked up four NAIA “A” cuts, six school records and eight NAIA provisional times on Sunday.

Eight school records fall in day two of Fall Frenzy Invite
Eight school records fall in day two of Fall Frenzy Invite

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 20, 2021) – The Milligan University swim teams continued to record nationally-competitive times in the second day of the Fall Frenzy Invitational as the Buffs posted eight NAIA “A” cuts, eight school records and 10 NAIA provisional times.

Fast times across the board for Milligan Swimming at day one of Fall Frenzy
Fast times across the board for Milligan Swimming at day one of Fall Frenzy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 19, 2021) – The Milligan University swimming teams posted five program records, four NAIA “A” cuts, 12 NAIA provisional times and virtually season bests across the board on day one of the Fall Frenzy Invitational in Charlotte.

Stephen Gilbert and Gabby MacPherson honored as AAC Swimmers of the Week
Stephen Gilbert and Gabby MacPherson honored as AAC Swimmers of the Week

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 15, 2021) – Milligan University sophomores Stephen Gilbert and Gabby MacPherson were named Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Swimmers of the Week after strong performances against Lynchburg and Roanoke over the weekend, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.

Milligan swim teams turn in strong outings at Liberty
Milligan swim teams turn in strong outings at Liberty

LYNCHBURG, Va. (November 13, 2021) – Milligan University’s nationally-ranked swim teams competed at Liberty University against NCAA Division III Roanoke and Lynchburg and came away with three dual meet wins, four school records, five NAIA “A” cuts and 19 NAIA provisional times on Saturday afternoon.

Both Milligan swim teams earn top-five rankings in first NAIA national poll
Both Milligan swim teams earn top-five rankings in first NAIA national poll

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (November 5, 2021) – Both of Milligan University’s swim teams appeared among the top five teams in the nation in the first edition of the 2021-22 NAIA Men’s and Women’s Swim & Dive polls on Friday.

Swimming sets five pool records in dual sweep of Mars Hill
Swimming sets five pool records in dual sweep of Mars Hill

MILLIGAN, Tenn. (October 30, 2021) – The Milligan University swim teams set five pool records and notched 15 NAIA provisional times as the Buffs defeated Mars Hill on the second day of a back-to-back on Saturday morning in the Milligan natatorium.

Eight Milligan Swimming records fall against Carson-Newman
Eight Milligan Swimming records fall against Carson-Newman

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 29, 2021) – The Milligan University men’s and women’s swim teams set eight program records, four NAIA “A” cuts and 25 provisional times in a matchup with NCAA Division II Carson-Newman at the UT Aquatic Center on Friday morning.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming pick up dual wins at Emory & Henry
Men’s and Women’s Swimming pick up dual wins at Emory & Henry

EMORY, Va. (October 15, 2021) – The Milligan University men’s and women’s swim teams picked up dual meet victories over NCAA Division II Emory & Henry

Season Preview: 2021-22 Men’s Swimming
Season Preview: 2021-22 Men’s Swimming

MILLIGAN UNIVERSITY, Tenn. (September 30, 2021) – The Milligan University men’s swim team is set to defend its first-ever Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) title and make a national impact in the 2021-22 season.

Five Milligan swimmers compete in CSCAA Collegiate Open Water Championships
Five Milligan swimmers compete in CSCAA Collegiate Open Water Championships

LAWRENCE, Kan. (September 17, 2021) – Five Milligan University swimmers made the trip to Lone Star Lake in Kansas to compete in the CSCAA Collegiate Open Water Championships on Friday morning.