MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (February 9, 2006)---The Milligan College men’s basketball team was defeated by the Bulldogs of Tennessee Wesleyan College by a score of 72-68 on Thursday night in Appalachian Athletic Conference action at the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.

 The Buffs looked to be headed towards an upset victory as they led by a score of 34-32 at the half.

 A second half of strong shooting—53 percent—from Tennessee Wesleyan proved enough to thwart the Buffs efforts.

 Much of that shooting was done by Wesleyan guard Zach Gulmire, who led all scorers with 22 points in the game on 7-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-7 from three point range.

 The Buffs kept it close throughout, and actually led with just 4:30 remaining. Milligan was unable to hang on for the victory however, as a Gulmire three at the four minute mark put the Bulldogs ahead to stay.

 Zach Dezarn (Franklin, Ohio) led the Buffalo charge with 15 points. Adrian Harrison (Greensboro, N.C.) and Jeff Barnes (Franklin, Tenn.) scored 10 and 11 points respectively.

 Milligan falls to 10-16 overall and 4-13 in the AAC with the loss. With the victory, Tennessee Wesleyan improves to 18-8 overall and 12-5 in the conference. 

The Buffs will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 11, against Montreat (N.C.) College. That game will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.