MOUNT BERRY, Ga. -- On Sunday, the Millsaps College men's basketball team wrapped up the weekend with a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) matchup against the Vikings of Berry College. 

It was tightly contested early with the Vikings holding just a one-point lead at halftime. Unfortunately, Berry outscored the Majors in the second half to secure the 68-54 win.

The loss drops the Majors to 11-7 overall and 3-4 in the SAA. Berry improves to 13-5 overall and 4-3 in the league. 

How It Happened
Kalvin Spikes opened up the scoring in an evenly matched first half with a layup. 

The largest first half lead for either team came on a Saxton Becker three-pointer to put Millsaps up 17-12 with 5:58 to play. 

Unfortunately the Vikings were able to fight back and take a 24-23 lead to the locker room. 

Berry opened up the second half on a 12-0 run in the first four minutes which really proved to be the difference in the ballgame. 

Millsaps ended the run with a layup from Spikes and a three-pointer from Ryan McLaurin. 

The teams traded baskets for the better part of the second-half, but the Majors struggled to get back to within striking distance. They got as close as 52-45 with 4:09 left to play, but Berry was able to hold on down the stretch for the 68-54 win.

Notables
Dillon Young led the way with nine points, while Anthony Hughes and Kaleb Jenkins each added eight. 

Justin Van Pelt continued a string of strong performances, especially in SAA play, with a team-high 13 rebounds.

What's Next?
After spending back to back weekends away from Jackson, the Majors return to the Hangar Dome this weekend for a pair of SAA contests against Oglethorpe and Berry. Friday's tip off against the Stormy Petrels is set for 8:00 p.m.