Trinity holds off Millsaps in close men’s basketball game

The Millsaps College men’s basketball team came up just short against Trinity University, falling 73-69 Sunday inside the Hangar Dome.

The Majors mounted a second-half rally, scoring 42 points and forcing 17 steals, but Trinity’s 18 made free throws and 22 fast-break points proved decisive.

Senior Caleb Kent led Millsaps with 15 points and a season-high 10 rebounds, adding three steals. Junior Cameron Lumar scored 15 points and recorded four steals. Freshman Luke LeFors contributed nine points, including three three-pointers, while junior David Combest Jr. added nine rebounds, four assists and three steals.

The game started with Millsaps taking an early lead, sparked by a layup and dunk from Kent. Jaxon Toney pushed the advantage further with an and-one layup and free throw, giving the Majors an 11-5 lead. Trinity responded, tying the game at 20 midway through the first half and taking a 33-27 lead into halftime.

In the second half, Millsaps opened with a quick layup from Toney. Trinity then went on an 11-0 run to build a 14-point lead. The Majors kept fighting, with LeFors hitting three straight three-pointers to cut the deficit to 56-47 with 9:16 remaining. Lumar’s late three-pointer helped narrow the gap further, but Trinity maintained its lead through free throws. The game ended with the Tigers ahead 73-69.

Next, Millsaps will host Berry College at 7:30 p.m. next Friday. Live video and stats will be available at gomajors.com. The college, founded in Jackson in 1890, is recognized for academic excellence and its commitment to liberal arts education, open inquiry, and community engagement.

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