LAKE WALES, Fla. - The Majors' comeback attempt fell short this afternoon at Warner University, 71-75.

The Majors (5-6) took a 12 point deficit into the second half, 29-41, and spent most of the time remaining pulling out of that hole. A Shante Morton layup wtih 8:12 remaining retied the score at 55 and the game remained close from then. The Majors built a five point lead twice but couldn't pull away.

Lovie Love tied the game for the last time with 1:32 left, but Warner shot a perfect 8-8 from the foul line in the final minute to seal the 75-71 win.

Lovie Love led all scorers with 25 points on the day and also dished out six assists. Shante Morton finished in double figues as well with 19. The Majors were outrebounded 49-32, including 24-9 on the offensive glass.

The Majors will hit the road to open play in the new year as they travel first to Texas to take on Trinity on the 7th at six before meeting Southwestern on the 9th at noon. They will not return to the Hangar Dome until the 21st of January when they host Birmingham-Southern.