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Majors Drop Heartbreaker in Montgomery

Montgomery- In the thrilling nightcap to day one of the Coaches versus Cancer classic, the Millsaps Majors saw their four-game winning streak come to an end, 46-42 to the Alma College Scots.

In a game hosted by Huntingdon College, Alma and Millsaps were in a nip-and-tuck battle from the opening tip. Neither team shot better than 31 percent from the field and the largest lead of the game was 8, by the Majors at 30-22.

However, the turning point of the contest may very well have been the final five minutes. Miah Brooks hit a layup with just under five minutes left, the last field goal the Majors would make in the ball game. Brooks also hit a pair of free throws with just over two minutes left to give the Majors a 42-38 lead.

The Scots hit a three-pointer with 25 seconds left to take the lead once and for all, icing the game from the free throw line.

Makayla Roberson (pictured) led the team with 18 points. Miah Brooks had a near double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds.

The two teams could not have been more evenly matched in the contest. Each team grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and 39 total. Each team scored 12 points off of turnovers (19 for Alma, 18 for Millsaps, respectfully), both teams also had nine assists.

The Majors do not have a lot of time to think about this game. The Majors tussle with another group of Scots, this one from Maryville (TN) College in the second game of their Coaches vs. Cancer showcase. Tip time from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama is set for 5pm.

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