Austin-- The Millsaps Majors' men's basketball team fell to Austin College 72-46 in the first game of the Bob Mason Classic and the first game for the Majors this season. 

The Majors and the 'Roos were neck and neck through most of the first half until an 11-2 run by the Roos put Austin College up 33-23 at the break. Austin continued to pull away in the second half, capitalizing on the Majors' 27 turnovers on the night. 

Junior Brandon Allison had a double-double for the Majors scoring 10 points on five of nine shooting and ripped down 10 rebounds. Both figures led the Majors. Senior Taylor Meades scored eight points off the bench for the Majors, while Jackson Griffon drained a pair of threes to check in with six points on the evening. 

Ransom Okpala led five 'Roos in double figures with 18. 

It will be a short rest for the Majors as they are back at Austin College for game two of the Bob Mason Classic, taking on the Crusaders of the University of Dallas on Saturday. Tip time from Austin is set for 2pm. A live video link is available here. The Majors are back at home Tuesday for their home opener against the Scots from Covenant College. 

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