Birmingham- The Birmingham Southern Panthers shot 56 percent from the field and put away the Millsaps Majors 93-56 at Bill Battle Arena on Saturday. 

The Panthers for the second time this season against the Majors, got out to a big lead early. Unlike the overtime thriller in Jackson, the Majors were not able to overcome the Panthers hot start. The Panthers got out to a 23-4 lead eight minutes into the game. Nick Cortese and Murray Kastner each hit threes midway through the first half to draw the Majors within 10 at 28-18. The Panthers answered with a 18-3 run to end the half and led 46-21 going into the break

The Majors got off to a quick start in the second half led by Kevin Wilson. A pair of Wilson field goals helped the Majors start the half on a 8-2 run. It seemed like on this night, the Panthers had an answer for every Major run, the Panthers went on a quick spurt to stretch the lead back to 25. 

The big difference in the game was the hot shooting of Birmingham Southern, who went a sizzling 12-24 (50 percent) from three point range. The Panthers also turned 21 Major turnovers into 31 points. 

The Majors did put three players in double figures, led by Kevin Wilson's 14. Backcourt members, Murray Kastner and Nick Cortese each scored 12 for the Majors. Tully Gilligan nearly had a double double, scoring eight points and grabbing a team-high nine rebounds. 

The Majors drop to 3-12 on the season and 1-3 in conference play. They continue their SAA road trip next Friday in Memphis against the Rhodes Lynx. Tip time is set for 8pm.