DANVILLE, Ky. – The Millsaps men's basketball team's three-game winning streak was halted by Centre, 92-77 inside Alumni Gymnasium on Friday.

Senior Doug Watson tallied 19 points and five rebounds, while freshman Stewart Bonnecaze posted 19 points and three boards. Additionally, junior Seth Stephen grabbed a career-high eight rebounds.
 
Centre controlled the boards (46-35 rebounds) and were advantageous with a 13-4 points-off-turnover edge.

The game was tied 39-39 at the half, which featured seven lead changes in the opening 20 minutes. The Colonels pulled away after the break with a lethal 50 percent clip from long range (8-of-16).

Centre would lead by as many as 16 points (74-58), but the Majors would fight back into the contest. Watson scored seven points and senior Rodreekas Bush sank back-to-back treys to make it a 81-73 deficit following a 15-7 run, with 4:35 to play.

The Colonel defense would fortify from then on and hold for a 92-77 win.

Millsaps will remain on the road and travel to Sewanee. First tip is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday. Live video and live stats will be provided at gomajors.com.


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