The Millsaps College men’s basketball team secured an 83-73 victory over Southwestern University inside the Hangar Dome on Friday night. The Majors built a commanding 46-23 lead by halftime, thanks to efficient shooting and aggressive defense, according to team sources.
Millsaps shot 45 percent from the field in the first half, while Southwestern struggled with just 7 percent on three-pointers. The Pirates scored 50 second-half points but could not erase their early deficit. The Majors improved to 11-4 overall and 2-2 in the Southern Athletic Association. Southwestern now holds a 7-8 record overall and is 1-3 in league play.
Junior Davion James led Millsaps with a double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds while shooting 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. Senior Caleb Kent added 17 points and three assists, and junior Jaxon Toney contributed 17 points, four blocks, six rebounds and a steal. Toney was efficient from the floor, making 7-of-8 shots.
Senior Dakota Gasca facilitated the offense with six assists and three steals. Junior Colt Donley chipped in 12 points and six rebounds, shooting 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. The Majors opened strong on defense, forcing 11 turnovers and securing eight steals in the first half. A 14-0 run midway through the first half pushed the lead to 21-8, and Millsaps maintained control through the second half.
Despite Southwestern’s efforts to rally, Millsaps extended its lead with key three-pointers from Toney and Gasca. Toney’s trey made it 68-60 with 7:32 remaining, and Gasca followed with a long-range shot that put the game out of reach at 71-63 with under five minutes to play. Clutch free throws and a dunk from Donley in the final seconds sealed the victory.
The team will host Trinity University on Sunday at 2 p.m. inside the Hangar Dome. Live video and stats will be available at gomajors.com. Millsaps College, founded in 1890 in Jackson, Mississippi, is known for its liberal arts education and commitment to academic excellence, as well as its engagement with regional social, economic, and cultural issues.
