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Milligan Softball postponed Wednesday’s double header against Johnson University. The change in schedule was a result of the recent rain and cold weather. Softball has also cancelled games set for Friday against the University of the Cumberlands and Taylor University.  The Lady Buffs currently have a record of 2-0, but have not played any conference […]

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The No. 7 Milligan University men’s swimming team became Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) champions for the first time in school history on Saturday, ending a 3-day conference meet at the Kingsport Aquatic center as the best team in the AAC. The No. 9 Milligan women’s team earned runner-up honors behind No. 4 Asbury University by […]

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The Milligan Buffs took home two wins on the basketball court Tuesday night in the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse. The Lady Buffs were tied 69-69 with two minutes to go in the game when they pulled ahead to win 76-71. Freshman Jaycie Jenkins and Junior Lily Griffith were the top scorers with 20 points each.  The […]

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Milligan University will be the 50th school in the NAIA to offer bowling as an intercollegiate sport for both men and women. The program will begin in the fall of 2021 with Brian Rickert as head coach.  Rickert comes to Milligan after serving as the assistant bowling coach at Ottawa University for the last two […]

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The Milligan Men’s Basketball team celebrated senior day with a 83-63 victory over Kentucky Christian University, Thursday night in Steve Lacy Fieldhouse. This is their fourth win in the last six games. David Tripp led the way offensively with 25 points. Trevor Hensley added 13 points, and Tyler Faulkenberry chipped in nine. The Buffs were […]

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Milligan Baseball split the double header against USC Beaufort in their first game in nine months. After ending the 2019-20 season with a win-loss record of 14-8, this is  the best start in over a decade. The team played a double header on Jan. 30. The Buffs lead 1-0 heading into the seventh inning. USC […]

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Milligan’s swim team celebrated their senior night Jan. 29 by defeating King University, a division two school.  Milligan’s women’s team beat King 189-61, winning 13 out of 14 events, according to the tournament’s records, “Milligan’s women won all four relays and a handful of national marks. Tyler Cates (200 freestyle), Maggie Blazo (100 breaststroke), Kaylee […]

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Jaycie Jenkins was awarded the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week on Jan. 25. Jenkins, a freshman, is excited about receiving this honor and recognizes her team’s role in her success.  “It’s definitely exciting, being a freshman. My teammates are really good,” says Jenkins. “When I open up the post they’re […]

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