(Ashley Wilbourn)

The Millsaps College Majors were defeated by Birmingham Southern on Dec. 19 by a score of 86-58, bringing the Majors record to 5-4.

Birmingham Southern came out strong against Millsaps, immediately taking the advantage, but the Majors fought back, tying the game and eventually taking the lead five minutes into the contest. The remainder of the half was a close, hard fought battle, until Birmingham Southern began to pull away from the Majors with five minutes to play. At halftime the team had a 46-34 lead over Millsaps.

In the second half, Birmingham Southern came out shooting and never looked back, quickly bringing their lead to a 58-38, twenty point advantage. The Majors struggled offensively and defensively throughout the contest, unable to compete with the Division I opponent.

For the Majors, Lorenzo Bailey and Rodney Rogan led the team with 14 points apiece. Tyler Warren contributed to their effort with 13 points. The team struggled in rebounds, with only 21 during the game. Rodney Rogan led the team with 6.

The Majors are now able to break for the holiday season. They will resume play on Jan. 3 at Oglethorpe University.