JACKSON, Miss. - The Millsaps women's basketball team closed their regular season home schedule tonight in high fashion, defeating Covenant Collge 80-52.

It took a few minutes to get separation early on, but the Majors (11-11) responded to the loss of Janice Okeke to injury with a dominate home win. The Scots (4-15) hung in early and had the game tied at 10 after a pair of free throws with 14:51 remaining. Kristin Salmon responded by draining a three on the next possession that sparked a 21-2 run that put the Majors up 19, 31-12, with just over eight minutes in the half.

The Scots came no closer than 14 the rest of the game as the Majors pushed thier advantage into the second half. The Majors had five players in double figures by the end of the game. Elizabeth Sigafoose led the way with 15, Shante Morton added 15, Shatoya White and Kristin Salmon had 11 each.

Two Major Volleyball standouts proved they have skills for any game played on the Hangar Dome Hardwood tonight in their basketball debuts. Sarah Zito posted 11 points and six rebounds in 30 mintues.Raven Scott also turned in a solid performance with seven points in 11 minutes. She was a perfect 2-for-2 from the field and 3-for-3 from the foul line.

The Majors will take to the road to close out the regular season as they look to secure one of the four playoff spots that would see them return to The Hangar Dome at least once before the end of the year. They will take on Hendrix College at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon in Conway.