JACKSON, Miss. -- Brennan Gagen's 33 points lifts Millsaps Men's Basketball team over Austin College 82-75

In a very competitive game from the jump, the Majors relentless attack of the rim led the way in their victory over Austin College. The Majors continously attacked the rim and the offensive glass, leading to 53 free throw attempts on the night by Millsaps, led by Gagen's 20 free throw attempts. The Majors trailed at the half, 37-36 and made a good few runs in the second half to ultimately put the game away before icing the game with more free throw attempts down the stretch.

Men's Basketball was led by Brennan Gagen with 33 points, three assists and six rebounds. Trent Markwith was on Triple Double Watch again with 10 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Zachary Tullos put in 13 points and six rebounds. Buck Blanz also scored in double figures with 10 points of his own.

Millsaps Men's Basketball will be back in action this weekend in game two of the SCAC/SAA Challenge against Centenary. Follow the Major men's Basketball team and the rest of Millsaps athletics on Facebook at Millsaps Major Athletics, Twitter @MajorAtheltics, and Instagram @GoMajors. Show you support for your favorite team by using the hashtags GoMajors and MajorPlay.