MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (February 4, 2006)--- The Milligan College Men’s basketball team lost a close one Saturday evening at Kentucky Christian University 94-93. With the loss the Buffaloes fall to 9-15 overall.

 Milligan was led by junior Zach Dezarn (Franklin, Ohio) with 25 points on 8-of-16 shooting including 5-of-7 from 3-point range. Two buffaloes recorded double-doubles in the loss, junior Adrian Harrison (Greensboro, N.C.) had 14 points and 12 rebounds and freshman Jeff Barnes (Franklin, Tenn.) had 22 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman Tino Washington (Lexington, Ky.) added 11 points.

 Milligan shot 36-of-75 (48 percent) from the field compared to 34-of-76 (44.7 percent) by Kentucky Christian. Kentucky Christian was hot from behind the three point line making 14 of their 36 attempts (38.9 percent) while the Buffaloes made good on 7 of their 20 attempts (35 percent). Milligan out rebounded Kentucky Christian 53-31 but committed 24 turnovers in the loss. 

Kentucky Christian was led by Akeem Scott who scored 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting including 5-of-5 from behind the three point line.

 Milligan will be back in AAC action Tuesday evening, Feb. 7 against Brevard (N.C.) College. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.