MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (January 25, 2005) -- Milligan College bounced back from an eight point first half deficit to take the lead at the 13:00 minute mark of the second half, but couldn’t hold on as King College defeated the Buffs 73-61.

Senior Craig Emmert again led Milligan with 20 points and seven rebounds. 

Milligan assistant coach Tae Norwood called Emmert “our leader and workhorse who plays with extreme energy.”

Joing Emmert with double-digits were senior Todd Davis (16 points) and freshman Yony Kifle with 14 points.  Both Kifle and Davis finished the game with five rebounds.

After regaining the lead, King kept a two to three point margin, but then opened it up for good with five minutes left in the game.

Next for Milligan is a Saturday match-up with Virginia Intermont in Bristol.  Tip-off is 7:30pm.

In women’s action, King downed Milligan 79-66.