Milligan College, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2013) â€" The Milligan College men's soccer team was unable to rally a comeback against AAC foe Union College in the team's first post-season match up and fell 3-1.

The first half showed to be an offensive battle on both sides of the field. Milligan attempted eight shots on the Union net as opposed to Union's 11. Milligan started the offensive pressure for the game having the first six shots of the half but were unable to find the back of the net. Union would score the night's first goal in the 27^th minute from a goal by Alex Smith. The Buffaloes were unable to tie the game and would enter the half trailing by one.

Union would keep the ball in their offensive zone for most of the second half forcing the Buffaloes to play more preventative. Early in the half, Union would capitalize off of a costly Milligan mistake and bring the Union lead to 2-0. The Bulldogs would add another goal midway through the second half extending their lead again 3-0. The Buffaloes would eventually find their way onto the scoreboard in the 76^th minute after Calvin Mangunda (Harare, Zimbawe) fought his way through the Bulldog's back line and punched one past the goalie bringing the score to 3-1. The Buffaloes had several scoring chances later in the half but were unable to find the opposing net and would trail the remainder of the half ending the game at 3-1.

Head Coach Adam Laney commented saying, "We threw a lot of numbers forward and I don't think it's unrealistic to say we could have tied it up. We created our chances, but they just didn't go in."

Defensemen Bruce Oliveir (Johannesburg, South Africa) led in the shots column with five shots followed by senior Nimley Robertson (Liberia) with four shots. Ryan Reilly (Maryville, Tenn.) and Lucas Maia (Sao Paulo, Brazil) each recorded three shots.

The Buffaloes finish their regular season with an overall record of 3-13 and 3-6 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Look for some exciting Buffalo action to come as Milligan prepares for its spring season.