JACKSON, Miss. – The Millsaps Volleyball team traveled over to Belhaven University for a pair of games on Saturday.
The Majors (16-10) first took on Xavier University of Louisiana, sweeping the Gold Nuggets in three 25-13, 25-20, 25-23. Heather Keenan set the bar for the Majors' offense with nine kills for the match (.692 attack percentage). Maggie Tumminello led the defensive effort with nine digs. Kasey Laird led with two solo and two assisted blocks at the net.
The second game featured the Majors and Blazers in a four set match with the Majors taking the victory, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, and 25-11. Kasey Laird led the attack with 14 kills with two aces and she also collected a game high 22 digs. Sarah Zito led the defensive effort at the net with two solo and five assisted blocks.
The Majors will return to the Hangar Dome for their final home match of 2010 against Mississippi College at 7:00 p.m.