2020-21 Men's Basketball News
Men’s basketball closes season with loss in AAC tourney
A near triple-double from all-freshman point guard Finn McClure plus a go-ahead three from Jackson Gabriel with four and a half minutes left was not enough as the Milligan University men’s basketball team fell to Tennessee Wesleyan, 88-81, in the quarterfinals of the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament Thursday afternoon at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center.
February 25, 2021
Tripp first team, three other Buffs recognized
Milligan University senior David Tripp has been recognized on the Appalachian Athletic Conference All-Conference first team, sophomore Levontae Knox has been recognized on the all-defense team, and freshmen Finn McClure and Jeffrey Selden have been recognized on the all-freshman team. The AAC office made the postseason men’s basketball awards announcement Wednesday night.
February 24, 2021
Thomas’ late basket, FT advance Buffs in AAC tourney
Josh Thomas scored a basket with 46 seconds to go before making a free throw to give the Milligan University men’s basketball team the final lead with under five seconds left in helping the Buffaloes survive St. Andrews 83-81 in the opening round of the Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament Saturday in Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
February 20, 2021
AAC basketball tourney starts Saturday
The Appalachian Athletic Conference tournament is set to begin Saturday with the Milligan University men’s basketball team hosting St. Andrews and Milligan’s women heading to Columbia International. Both games are set to tip off at 2 p.m.
February 19, 2021
Clutch plays help Buffs beat Cavs in OT
Levontae Knox scored a tough basket with under one second to go in regulation to force overtime before Josh Thomas scored a tough basket late in overtime to give the Buffaloes the final lead, all in leading the Milligan University men’s basketball team to a 98-91 victory over Montreat Wednesday night at Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
February 17, 2021
Tripp leads Buffs over Bluefield
After outscoring Bluefield by 20 points in the second half, the Milligan University men’s basketball team came away with a 78-69 road win Monday night in a rescheduled Appalachian Athletic Conference contest. David Tripp led the Buffs with 26 points and a career high 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.
February 15, 2021
Hot start not enough in road loss
The Milligan University men’s basketball team started the game on a 13-2 run but ultimately fell to Columbia International 88-68 Saturday in an Appalachian Athletic Conference road game. Matt Cole led the Buffs with 15 points while adding five rebounds.
February 13, 2021
Men’s basketball falls at Truett McConnell
Two days after defeating Truett McConnell at home, the Milligan University men’s basketball team was defeated by Truett McConnell on the road, 77-67, Thursday night in Appalachian Athletic Conference action. Three Buffs registered double figures for scoring in the loss, led by Josh Thomas with 16.
February 11, 2021
Buffs surge past Truett in final minute
Tyler Faulkenberry scored the go-ahead basket with 30 seconds left before helping the Milligan University men’s basketball team seal the game at the free-throw line, as the Buffaloes defeated visiting Truett McConnell 67-63 Tuesday night inside Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
February 09, 2021
Buffs lead late but fall in OT at AAC leader
After defeating Point by two in overtime in the teams’ Appalachian Athletic Conference opener last November, the Milligan University men’s basketball team suffered the same fate Saturday, falling in overtime to the No. 25 Skyhawks 84-82.
February 06, 2021
Tripp drops 25 as Buffs drop Knights
David Tripp scored 25 points and Matt Cole provided a nice second-half defensive spark to lead the Milligan University men’s basketball team to an 83-63 senior-day win over Kentucky Christian Thursday evening inside Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
February 04, 2021
2021 summer camp dates announced
Milligan University will host four basketball camps this summer.
February 03, 2021
Cole’s double-double helps Buffs clip Eagles
Matt Cole tallied 24 points and 11 rebounds, and the Milligan University men’s basketball team weathered a late storm to defeat Reinhardt 80-73 Saturday in a big Appalachian Athletic Conference road win. Cole’s double-double was the first of his career and featured a career high in scoring.
January 30, 2021
Buffs battle late but fall to Bulldogs
Levontae Knox and David Tripp combined for 40 points and the Milligan University men’s basketball team made a late push to nearly erase an 18-point deficit, but in the end, the Buffaloes fell to Union 84-77 Thursday night at Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
January 28, 2021
Slow start dooms Buffs in home loss
Eight Buffs entered the scoring column, led by freshman Jeffrey Selden, but the Milligan University men’s basketball team lost to Columbia International University 80-64 Saturday evening inside Steve Lacy Fieldhouse.
January 09, 2021
Gabriel, Tripp 21-point efforts push Buffs past Knights
Jackson Gabriel scored a career-high 21 points, and the Milligan University men’s basketball team opened 2021 with a 95-87 victory over St. Andrews Tuesday afternoon on the road. David Tripp matched Gabriel with 21 points as the Buffs’ two leading scorers.
January 05, 2021