LONGVIEW, TX- Cold shooting was too much to overcome for the Majors on Sunday as they fell to 0-2 after a 73-46 loss at LeTourneau.
Millsaps shot just 10 percent in the first half (3-30) as they trailed 24-8 after the first 20 minutes. The Majors got an early bucket from Ronnie Frebis but proceeded to go nearly 12 minutes without another field goal. It would be Millsaps' strong defense that kept them in the game as the Yellow Jackets scored just five points during that 12-minute span.
However, a 14-0 run towards the end of the half sparked LeTourneau as they stretched their lead out to double digits. Freshman Logan Mancuso made a late bucket to close out the first half scoring.
The Jackets would pull away in the second half, getting hot right out of the half and connecting on four of their first five shots to lead by 20. Myles Moore would hit a jumper and Parks Douglass a three as Millsaps closed the LeTourneau lead to 14. That would be as close as Millsaps would get in the second half. Another run by the jackets midway through the half would put the game out of reach for the Major, who fell to 0-2 on the season with the loss.
Alex Gerchow and Mac McElveen each had seven to lead the Majors' offense on Sunday. McElveen would also add eight rebounds, which were a game high. Dustin Aubert (pictured) added three helpers and had three steals.
Millsaps will stay on the road next Friday as they travel to Florida to take on Pensacola Christian. Tip-off on Friday is set for 7pm EST/ 6pm CST.