JACKSON, Miss. - The Belhaven Men's Basketball team was beaten in a close rivalry game against Millsaps College on Wednesday by a final score of 69-62. 

In the heated contest the Blazers were able to jump out quickly to a double-digit lead taking a 15-4 advantage inside the first few minutes. The Majors however would rally back in a game that would prove to be a back and forth affair taking the lead late in the first half. 

The visitors would hold that advantage into the half time interval leaving work to do for Belhaven in the second half. Coming out of the break the Blazers were able to regain their foothold in the match pulling even at 34-34 inside the first couple of minutes of the half.

The Blazers would then open up a strong seven point lead as the half progressed and were looking to pull away. Millsaps once again though was able to provide an answer to the Blazers' rally though and late in the game retook the lead. Belhaven's late defense provided them opportunities to draw level but in the end the Blazers came up short.

Jordan Marshall led all scorers on the day with 23 points while Judah Jordan tallied 14 on the day. Donovan Givens and Martavin McWilliams both finished in double figures as well with 10 points. Freshman Neal Terry continue to show his prowess as a rim protector tallying a game-high six blocks in 27 minutes.

The Blazers will look to bounce back on Monday, December 5th when they host Pensacola Christian College at 5:30 PM. 

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