Montgomery, Ala. – The Millsaps Majors Women's Basketball Team wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a dominating performance over Blackburn College on Friday morning, 70-39. With the win, the Majors improved to 9-2 overall as they prepare to continue their Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference schedule against Rhodes on Monday in Memphis.
The Majors wasted little time as they jumped out to a 34-15 lead in the first half. The Majors shot 54% in the first half and dominated on the defensive end with as they held the Beavers to 32% shooting and 16 turnovers.
The Majors cruised in the second half and were able to clear their bench on their way to the win.
Though the statistics are not official, freshman Velvet Johnson led Millsaps with 17 points.
With the win, Millsaps picked up their sixth consecutive win. The Majors sit at 1-1 in the conference and are tied for Rhodes for second in the Eastern Division. The Majors travel to Memphis on Monday afternoon with tipoff set for 3 p.m.