Millsaps found Southwestern to be a tough opponent on Fri., Jan. 13 when the Majors traveled to Texas in order to face off against their conference rival. The Majors struggled in every aspect of the game, losing to Southwestern by a score of 88-65.
In the first half, Millsaps shot only 25 percent from the field, going 0-4 from the three-point line. While the Majors could not find the basket, Southwestern managed to shoot close to 60 percent from the field, 42.9 percent from the three-point line. At the half, Southwestern led Millsaps 43-19.
The second half saw a much more alert Major basketball team, as Millsaps actually outscored Southwestern 46-45. The Majors improved their shooting, going 50 percent from the field, but that was not enough to make up for their first half blunder. Millsaps was forced to take their second conference loss of the season.
Rodney Rogan was one of the only bright spots in the game for the Majors. Rogan scored 19 points in the loss. The Majors will have to be ready to play again by Jan. 15 when they travel to Trinity to take on the Tigers.