The Millsaps College Lady Majors improved their record to 3-1 on Tuesday night as they defeated Rust College by a score of 70-65.

In the contest, Millsaps was able to improve in the areas where they have been struggling all season, specifically their field goal percentage. In the first half, the women shot 46.2 percent, including 54.5 percent from the three-point line. Although they did not shoot quite as well in the second half, the team was able to maintain a 40.7 field goal percentage, averaging to 43.4 for the game.

Rust College played a strong game, but the Lady Majors used an effective defensive strategy to stay ahead in the contest. Millsaps went in at the half with a 40-34 lead and was able to maintain the lead throughout the second in order to win the game.

Millsaps was led in the contest by Miranda Rosar, Lindsey Alderman and Jessica Bowie. Rosar had 16 points and 7 rebounds in the battle while Alderman had 14 points, including three three-point shots. Bowie had 13 points and four rebounds for the Lady Majors.

Millsaps will next play on Dec. 11 at Birmingham Southern.