BRISTOL, VA (January 23, 2007) --- The Milligan College women’s basketball team defeated Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) rival, Virginia Intermont College by a score of 68-61 on Tuesday night in Bristol, Va.

Hali Sparks (Erwin, Tenn.) led the way with a game-high 17 points, while Kara Monk (Harriman, Tenn.) added 10 points and Rikki Baughman (Elizabethton, Tenn.) had a well rounded game with eight points, a game-high seven rebounds, two blocks and three steals.

The Lady Buffs shot an impressive 24-for-44 from the field (54 percent) while holding V.I. to just 23-for-51 (45 percent) including a dismal one-for-13 performance from three point range. Milligan also shot 15-for-20 (75 percent) from the charity stripe to solidify the win.

Milligan improves to 11-9 overall and 6-5 in the AAC with the victory.

Tennessee Temple University will visit the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. for the Lady Buffs’ next match up.