WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The Millsaps men's basketball team closed its Washington road trip falling to (RV) Whitman College, 80-53 at the Sherwood Athletic Center on Monday.

Junior Aaron Ursin (11 points) and freshman Dakota Gasca (10 points) reached double figures in scoring, while junior James Little nearly recorded a double-double (nine points, nine rebounds).

Millsaps tied a 15-15 forced turnover margin and converted the takeaways into an 14-14 points-off-turnover tally. However, the Blues were more efficient offensively converting 45.3 percent from the floor (29-of-64) and 36.8 percent from long range (14-of-38).

The Majors utilized a 13-0 rally to make it a 20-16 deficit with just under eight minutes remaining in the opening half. Whitman was held without a bucket for 7:20 during the run. Millsaps created six turnovers throughout the span and forced six missed shots.

The host Blues responded with a 12-4 rush to hold a 32-20 edge at intermission. Millsaps shot a solid 46.7 percent (14-of-30) in the second half, but Whitman was even better to pull away at 51.5 percent (17-of-33).
 
The Majors now return home for the start of a five-game homestand, beginning with a matchup against Belhaven. Tip is set for 4 p.m. CT on Thursday, Dec. 29 with live video and stats available at gomajors.com.
 

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