The Millsaps Majors played another close ballgame against Rust College on Tuesday, losing to their rivals 79-73.

Millsaps came out strong in the first half of the contest, shooting 51.7 percent from the field, including 66.7 percent from behind the arc. The Majors were also successful in their free throw attempts in the first half, going 6-8 from the line.

Rust College was not as successful in the opening half of the game, struggling from the field, shooting only 37.1 percent and making 1-6 shots from behind the arc. The team was able to stay in the game however, going in at the half only down 40-34.

In the second half, the tables turned on Millsaps. Rust came out shooting, making shots from the field and the free throw line. In the second half, Rust had the opportunity to shoot 20 free throws, making 15 of their shots. These free throws eventually gave Rust the win as Millsaps struggled from the free throw line in the second half, making only two of their seven shots. 

Sophomore Edrick Montgomery once again led the Majors as he scored 19 points and had 11 rebounds. Rodney Rogan had 18 points for the Majors although he struggled at the free throw line, going 3-7.  The loss brings the Majors' record to 5-3. They will next play on Dec. 19 at Birmingham Southern.