Box Score Memphis, TN – The Millsaps Men's Basketball Team fell in their second game of the weekend to Rhodes by a score of 75-61.
Marc Robertson led the Majors with 25 points, but the Majors could not overcome the effective second half shooting by Rhodes. The Lynx shot 52 percent from the field on 13-25 shooting in the second half to expand on a one-point, halftime lead. With the win, the Lynx now improve to 4-4 in conference play as the Majors continue a four-game road trip - which will carry into next weekend.
Today's first half featured a number of different ties, runs and lead changes. Millsaps started the game trailing 9-2, but answered by eventually taking the lead on a
Marc Robertson three-pointer. Robertson's would score five three pointers during the contest as the Majors would later take their largest lead of the game on an 8-0 run.
Rhodes, however, would answer with a run of their own. With just over two minutes left in the half, the Lynx took the lead on a pair of free throws. The back and forth first 20 minutes of play would end with Rhodes leading by one, 36-35.
In the second half, the Lynx would trail only once to earn the win. A late second half run eventually sealed the win for Rhodes by a final score of 75-61. The Lynx led in bench points 14-10 while both teams were equal for points in the paint (22-22) and points off turnovers (14-14).
Marc Robertson led the Majors in scoring with 25 points by going 8-11 from the field and 5-7 on three pointers (including 4-4 on free throws).
Alex Gerchow finished with ten points while
Robert Wade Mason earned his first double-double of the year with 10 points and 10 rebounds (two offensive, eight defensive boards).
Overall, the Majors finished 23-55 (41%) from the field and 6-14 (42%) on three pointers while the Lynx went 24-57 (42%) and 12-32 (37%) on three pointers.
The Majors will look to rebound with another pair of road games next weekend. Next up for Millsaps Men's Basketball is another matchup in Tennessee, this time against Sewanee. Tip off against the Tigers from Juhan Gymnasium is set for next Friday, Feb. 5th at 7:00 pm.
