BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Millsaps Majors closed out the 2010 season on the road today with a 28-17 win over the Birmingham-Southern Panthers in non-conference action.

The Panthers (6-4) struck first with a 32 yard field goal from Ryan Laughlin that gave BSC the early lead.

The Majors (7-3) gained the advantage in the second quarter thanks to a sustained drive spanning 14 plays and the lion's share of the period. Garrett Pinciotti capped the 10:46 possession with a quick route to Chris Skinner for six, followed by a successful extra point from Taylor Russolino, to take the 7-3 lead.

Shane Bowser completed two quick rushes in the last five minutes of the half to set up another touchdown pass from Pinciotti, this time to Thomas Theriot for 26 yards for the score. The point-after from Russolino gave Millsaps the 14-3 halftime advantage.

Birmingham-Southern came out in their second possession of the second half and scored their first touchdown of the day after a blocked punt by Chris Reeves gave the Panthers excellent field position. Walter Arrington completed the drive on a 26 yard rush to the Majors' endzone, 14-10.

The Millsaps offense did not falter as Bowser opened the Majors' next possession with a 37 yard rush into Panther territory. The Majors continued to march down the field setting up a closing three-yard run from Bowser across the goal line to keep the lead at eleven, 21-10.

BSC came right back and pushed the ball into the endzone following a strong 1st-and-goal stand by the Majors' defense to cut the lead back down to four, 21-17 as the third quarter ended.

ON the ensuing drive the eight plays down the field to the BSC 46 but were unable to convert on 4th-and-three turning the ball over on downs. Fortunately, the defense held strong, forcing the Panther's offense to go four-and-out on their possession. The Majors capitalized this time, driving 38 yards and setting up Shane Bowser for a 16 yard rush to the endzone to give Millsaps the 28-17 lead with 5:59 remaining.

Taylor Russolino burried the Panthers at their own goal line with a booming 55 yard kickoff, and that paired with one last solid series from the Majors' defense allowed the offense to run out the clock to seal the victory for Millsaps.

Shane Bowser ended the day with 212 yards rushing with two touchdowns. Michael Galatas had 72 yards receiving with a long of 30. Garrett Pinciotti completed 24 passes for 246 yards on the day with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Will Hawkins led the defense with 10 tackles on the day and had one interception with a four-yard return.

The Majors close the season with a 7-3 overall record and a second place finish in SCAC play.