Conway, Ark. – The Millsaps Majors Women's Volleyball Team took two out of three matches this past weekend at the SCAC Central Intra-Pod at Hendrix College. With the result, the Majors locked up the sixth seed in the SCAC Volleyball Tournament which will be held in Jackson.
In Game One against a pesky Rhodes squad, the Majors took a thrilling five set match, 26-24, 20-25, 25-20, 24-26, and 17-15. Junior Raven Scott led the way with 14 kills, 20 assists, 18 digs, and seven block assists. Junior Kasey Laird added 11 kills and 23 digs while senior Maggie Tumminello had four service aces.
The Majors came back late that night to take on the home standing Warriors as they went on to sweep them, 25-17, 25-15, and 25-17. Tumminello led the way with 11 kills and 10 digs while Laird added nine kills and 12 digs.
Millsaps returned the following afternoon to take on No. 13 Colorado College. The Majors played the Tigers tough, but did not have enough to pull the upset as they fell 18-25, 19-25, 25-18, and 19-25. Freshman Caroline McKey posted a career high 16 kills and 17 digs. Tumminello added 11 kills and nine digs.
As the weekend concluded, the Majors learned they will play Oglethorpe in the first round of the SCAC Tournament with the winner moving on to play the No. 4 seed, Austin College. The Majors swept the Stormy Petrels in their one meeting this season.
Millsaps concludes its regular season this weekend with a non-conference tournament including the 20th Anniversary Game on Friday night at 7 p.m. Be sure and check gomajors.com for all times and the SCAC Tournament website.
