MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (August 29, 2006) – The Milligan College men’s soccer team started 2006 with a victory over visiting California Baptist University Tuesday night at Anglin Field. The Buffs defeated California Baptist by the score of 2-1. After the win, Milligan now stands at 1-0 while California Baptist falls to 1-2.

The scoring started early in the first half as Kyle Wilcox (Indianapolis, Ind.) scored in the fourth minute to put the Buffs in front 1-0. Stuart Makinson (Franklin, N.C.) provided the assist to Wilcox.

California Baptist answered with an unassisted goal from Fashinu-Ron Nesbeth in the 14^th minute to tie the match 1-1.

Milligan took the lead in the 31^st minute after Travis Philips (Winston-Salem, N.C.) scored his first collegiate goal with an assist from Makinson. With a 2-1 lead, the Buffs held on for the final 59 minutes for the victory.

The Buffs’ senior Jordan Fode (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada) recorded five saves in goal against California Baptist while Josh Blanco accounted for eight saves for California Baptist. Milligan attempted 16 shots against the Lancers of California Baptist, while the Lancers were able to get 11 shots off in the match.

Milligan will return to the field Friday, September 1 at NAIA Region XII foe Spalding (Ky.) University. The match is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in Louisville.