JACKSON, Miss. – The Millsaps men's basketball team fell short of reaching their goal, falling 67-56 to Webster University in the Hangar Dome on Sunday.

The Majors were held to 14.3 percent from long range (3-of-21) and 28.6 percent for the game (18-of-63). Millsaps outshot Webster, 70.8 to 54.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Majors tallied 11 steals and forced 19 turnovers, which resulted in 16 points.
 
Senior guard Doug Watson (13 points, four rebounds) was the most prolific scorer for Millsaps
 
Both junior Aaron Ursin and freshman Dakota Gasca generated nine points. Gasca also grabbed four steals and four boards. Additionally, fellow freshman Stewart Bonnecaze added a strong eight points and three steals.
 
The Majors and Gorloks traded baskets and free throws to open the game, with Millsaps holding their last advantage at 7-6. However, Webster would steadily grow a lead to 18 points three minutes into the second half at 42-24.
 
Watson and Ursin would sink layups before senior Rodreekas Bush nailed a three-pointer to give Millsaps a 7-0 run midway through the second frame. The flurry would pull Millsaps to a 48-39 deficit, but the Gorloks would keep the Majors at arm's length the remainder of the game.
 
Millsaps will travel to Centenary College on Tuesday, beginning play at 7:30 p.m. Live video and stats will be provided at gomajors.com.


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