The Milligan University Buffaloes embody a culture of endurance, a legacy of national championships, and the rugged spirit of their home in the Appalachian Highlands of Tennessee. The university's national identity is forged on the trails and the track, where its cross country program has created one of the most dominant dynasties in the NAIA, capturing multiple National Championships. This championship standard extends to the pool, where the Buffaloes' swimming program is a perennial top-ten national power, and to the baseball diamond, where the team has made its own run to the NAIA World Series. As a consistent powerhouse in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, the Buffaloes' success is built on a foundation of discipline and grit, perfectly symbolized by the relentless charge of their mascot. The Milligan Buffaloes represent the pinnacle of NAIA endurance sports, a program that has proven, time and again, that the toughest climbs lead to the greatest victories.