Jackson- Austin College put four players in double figures and won for the second time this season against Millsaps, knocking off the Majors 76-65.

The two squads were nip and tuck through the first half, with neither team leading by more than six points. The Roos led 30-27 at the intermission.

The Roos caught fire in the second half, shooting 66 percent to help propel them to a double-digit lead. The offense was fueled by Jordan Hancock who had 10 second half points to lead the charge.

The Majors tried to climb back into the contest led by Ryan Berger and Murray Kastner, who each had 15 points. A Kastner three cut the Austin lead to 12 at 62-50, but the Majors would not close any closer until there was less than a minute remaining. Jackson Griffon also had 11 points including a trio of threes in the second half.

Three point shooting was the difference in the game. Austin college shot a sizzling 53percent from beyond the arc (10-19), while the Majors shot 21 percent (5-24).

The Majors wind down their non-conference schedule on New Years Eve. The Patriots from Texas-Tyler come into Jackson for a 1pm tip.