The Millsaps College Lady Majors defeated Hendrix College on Fri.day, Jan. 6 by a score of 70-69. The Lady Majors shot 45.6% throughout the contest and 63.2% from the free throw line.

The game was a back and forth battle in the first half, often resulting in ties. Both teams shot 41.4% in the half. At the halftime break, the score was tied at 31.

In the second half of the contest, Hendrix pulled out to an early four point lead, but the Lady Majors never gave up. As the ball game waned into its final moments, Hendrix held a 66-62 advantage over Millsaps. Martha McDaniel made a three-pointer to pull the Lady Majors within one. Following a Hendrix three point shot, Lindsey Alderman scored another three for Millsaps. A foul by Hendrix then put Martha McDaniel on the line. She made both shots to win the game for Millsaps.

Miranda Rosar had 15 points for Millsaps. Crystal Dickerson had 14 points and ten rebounds in the winning effort.