Ruston, LA - A drastic size differential ultimately resulted in the game's outcome Sunday afternoon as Millsaps dropped a 77-49 decision to Division I opponent Louisiana Tech in the 2002-2003 season opener.

Charged with the tall order of containing a considerably larger LA Tech squad, the Majors (0-1) turned to a scrappy style of play that led to a decent performance in the eyes of veteran head coach John Stroud. Millsaps, whose tallest player stands at 6-5, faced a Bulldog team that boasts 5 players 6-8 or taller.

"We executed well at times," said Stroud after Sunday's game. "We played with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm despite our disadvantage in height and size. Our guys were excited to have an opportunity to play a Division I team. In no way am I disappointed in our efforts."

Millsaps forced 15 LA Tech turnovers on the afternoon and was paced offensively by pre-season All-America Thomas Adams, who pumped in a game-high 17 points and grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds. McKenzie Lash added 16 points for the Majors and tallied one blocked shot, while Dale Almond knocked down 8 points, including 2 three-pointers.

For the Bulldogs, four players scored in double figures as Antonio Meeking charted 15 points, while Darrian Brown, Lavelle Felton, and Micheal Wilder registered 12, 11, and 10 points respectively.

The Bulldogs (1-1) opened the game with an 18-4 run and never trailed in claiming the 28-point victory. Out rebounding the Majors 43 to 24, LA Tech also shot 50% from the floor compared to Millsaps' 38% performance as the Bulldogs bounced back from a 76-55 loss to No. 7 Florida on Tuesday.

The Majors will host their season opener this Tuesday, November 26, versus rival Rhodes College. Tip-off is slated for 6:00 p.m. at the Maurice H. Hall Activities Center.