Birmingham, Ala. – The Millsaps Majors Men's Basketball Team could not slow down an incredible shooting night by No. 22 Birmingham-Southern on Friday night as they fell 89-62 on the road. With the loss, the Majors fall to 6-6 overall and 1-3 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
 
After Millsaps got out to an 8-6 lead, the Panthers took control as they went on a 12-0 run to go up 18-8 early in the first half. BSC increased their lead as high as 19 in the first half, but the Majors would not go down easily as they fought back thanks to 48% shooting in the first half as they cut their deficit down to 12 as they went into break down 52-40.
 
However, the Majors could not ride the momentum in the second half as they shot 23% to the Panthers 64% and were outscore 37-22 in the second half.
 
Junior Taylor Meades led the way for Millsaps with 13 points while junior Nick Cortese added nine. Sophomore Tully Gilligan led all rebounders with nine and also led all passers with three assists. Cortese also added three steals.
 
The Majors are back in action on Sunday as they take on Oglethorpe in Atlanta. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.