Milligan stifles Bryan College

from staff reports

   Milligan scored three goals in the first 20 minutes and cruise to a 4-0 shutout over Bryan College in collegiate soccer action on Tuesday night at Anglin Field.
   Former Science Hill player Brian Browning opened the scoring in the second minute of play to put Milligan on the board, 1-0. It was Browning's first goal of the season.
   Philip Brock scored two goals for the Buffs. His first goal in the sixth minute and his second goal capped the scoring in the 78th minute of play.
   Eric Starr also had a goal for Milligan. It was his first goal of the season.
   Michael Hurley chipped in with two assists and played a very solid game at his midfield position.
   Dan Pavlin picked up his third shutout and fourth win of the season. He stopped all four shots attempted by Bryan.
   Milligan outshot Bryan 20-4 in the win.
   The Buffs improves to 8-7-1 while Bryan falls to 11-5-1.
   Milligan will play its final home game of the season on Saturday against Bethel College at 2 p.m.
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   Milligan moves up to No. 16
   With impressive wins over #13 Belhaven and Covenant College, the Lady Buffs moved up from 23rd in the national poll to 16th in this week's NAIA women's soccer poll.
   Milligan tossed two more shutouts last week to bring there total to 10 in only 16 games. They have only allowed eight goals all season.
   Milligan is currently 13-2-1 and 7-0-1 in the AAC Conference, owning a seven-game unbeaten streak in which they are 6-0-1.
   The Lady Buffs will host Southern Virginia on Thursday night at 7 p.m. before hosting rival King College on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. This is the last home game for the regular season.