Milligan College continued its mastery of the
Appalachian Athletic Conference and Bryan College to defeat the Lions for the
second time this season 77-60 Saturday night at the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
Milligan improved to 9-8 on the season and 8-2 in the AAC. Junior Craig Emmert
had his best game of the season this year with 23 points and 13 rebounds for the
Buffaloes.
Coach Tony Wallingford said that Emmert’s performance helped the entire squad
play better as a team.
“Craig playing well has a positive impact on our team at both ends of the
court,” Wallingford said.
Senior Jonathan Harris, the AAC’s leading scorer at 16.9 points per game, added
18 points and sophomore JaKeith Hairston added 14.
Sophomore Nate Tincher also made an impact on the game. Entering the game when
both Emmert and junior Todd Davis picked up early fouls, Tincher played
aggressively on the defensive end of the court, highlighted by a powerful block
in the first half.
“I’m just trying to do whatever I can to help the team out,” Tincher said. “With
(Davis and Emmert) in foul trouble, I know Coach doesn't need me to score, but
to provide a defensive presence and rebounding.”
The Buffaloes, who are leading the conference in scoring with almost 76 points
per game, lost 70-77 Tuesday at Union College. They hope to continue their
winning ways when they host Montreat tonight and Virginia Intermont on Saturday.