GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Millsaps women's basketball team lost a close one today at Southwestern, 68-70 to the Pirates.

The Majors came up on the short end of a game that saw seven lead changes and six ties over the 40 minutes of play.The largest lead of the day was held by Millsaps after Lovie Love sparked a 10-0 run with a three pointer half way through the second half to put the Majors up 57-47 with 8:55 remaining.

The Pirates whittled the lead away over the next six minutes and retook the lead off a Anna Fareed three pointer, 66-67. That field goal would be the Pirates' last of the game, but they took care of business at the free throw line to put them over the top as time expired.

Janice Okeke led all scorers with 23 points and 18 rebounds, with nine each on the defensive and offensive ends of the floor. Kristin Salmon finished with 13 points and six rebounds, and Shante Morton had 11 points and five rebounds on the day. The Majors outrebounded Southwestern 38-34, pulling in four more offensive boards than the Pirates.

The Majors will return to action next Friday as they travel up to Greencastle, Ind. to take on the DePauw Tigers at 6:00 p.m.