Milligan College, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2013) â€" The Milligan College men's basketball team fell in their first home game of the season against AAC foe Union College 80-72.

The Bulldogs jumped to an early lead in the game towards the 15-minute marker making the score 13-4. Although the Buffaloes would continue to pressure and add points on their offensive side of the floor, Milligan would be unable to close the gap the Bulldogs had created and would enter the half trailing by 10, 40-30.

 The Buffaloes returned to the floor in the second half answering with a five-point run bringing the score within five at the 15-minute marker at 49-44. Unfortunately, the Buffaloes struggled with keeping the Union lead at bay as the Bulldogs continued to increase their lead late in the game.

The Buffaloes would fight back within the four-minute mark bringing the score within four points at 69-65. In the minutes following, Milligan battled trying to find the lead but would be unable to capitalize on a few free-throws which would have tied the game. In the remaining seconds of the game, Milligan would fall prey to last-minute fouls giving Union a chance to further their lead. Milligan would finish the game unable to rally a comeback falling 80-72.

Head Coach Bill Robinson commented saying, "We had good looks but we just didn't make any shots. It's frustrating, however; Union didn't give us many second chances with rebounds so we will need to focus on making shots and getting guys inside."

With the night's loss the Buffaloe's record falls to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the AAC.

Offensively, senior Torian Sitton (Hendersonville, N.C.) scored 20 points on the night and recorded six rebounds. Cartree Pettis (Oveido, Fla) followed close with 16 points and six rebounds as well.

Milligan will return to action Nov. 16 as they travel to Alice-Lloyd to compete in their fifth game of the season. Game time in Pippa Passes, Ky is set for 7:30 p.m.