JACKSON — In the final weeks of play leading up to the conference tournament, the Millsaps Majors are looking to win by any cost. With conference leaders Southwestern and Trinity scheduled for the same weekend, the Majors were hoping to pick up a couple of hard fought victories.

In the Sun. Feb. 12 contest against the Trinity Tigers, the Majors came out strong, building a nine point lead against the Tigers in the first five minutes of play. Following a technical foul against Tyler Warren however, the Tigers began to claw their way back, closing in on the Majors' lead until they held their first lead of the game at the 11:42 mark of the first half.

As the half continued, the Majors built a strong lead over Trinity, holding a 41-35 advantage over the visiting Tigers before heading to the locker room for halftime.

The Majors struggled to begin the second period of play, missing a jump shot followed by three consecutive three-point shots. Trinity, however, began the half by scoring on a three-point shot by Andy Bates. The Tigers took the lead at the 17:45 mark of the second and held it until the Majors tied the game at 52.

The remainder of the game proved to be a back and forth battle with Trinity going ahead at the end. With 4:31 left to play, the game was tied at 71. Trinity then scored a jumper and two three-pointers to seal the game, winning 88-80.

Millsaps was led by Rodney Rogan and Edrick Montgomery in the game. Rogan scored 20 points and had seven rebounds. Montgomery scored 17 points and had six rebounds.