TIGERVILLE, SC (September 16, 2006)---The Milligan College Lady Buffs volleyball team secured a win over the Lady Crusaders of North Greenville College with a score of 3-1 (27-30, 30-20, 30-28, 30-20).  Milligan’s record improves to 4-5 overall, while remaining 1-2 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Amanda Hyder (Johnson City, Tenn.) totaled 14 kills in the game for Milligan, followed by teammate Tara Earhart (Bristol, Tenn.) with 13. Emily Rigney (Danville, Ky.) had 20 digs; she also served five aces. Christy Degen (Atlanta, Ga.) had 16 digs of her own, while senior Allison Langrel (Gray, Tenn.) contributed to the victory with two solo blocks.  Freshman Meredith Lynch (Lexington, Ky.) accumulated 53 assists in the game.

Kim Hyatt, the head coach for the Lady Buffs, was pleased with the victory.  “The girls really played as a team today and our execution was great.”

Milligan will return to action on September 19 to take on conference rival King College. The game will be hosted by King College at 6:30 p.m.