Jackson, Miss. – The Millsaps Majors Volleyball Team got off to a quick start and never looked back as they crushed the Tugaloo Bulldogs in straight sets down the road last night.

“It was a good first game for us to focus on our side of the court and just play,” explained Head Coach Jaime Fisher.  “I was able to get all the freshmen on the court which was important so we could get some of the first college match nerves out of the way before we open up at home.”

If the nerves were there, it certainly didn't show as the Majors (1-0, 0-0 SCAC) dominated Game 1, 25-11 before coming back and handling the Bulldogs (0-1) in Game 2, 25-12. Millsaps would not let Tugaloo hang around in Game 3 as they put them away quickly with a 25-8 win in the final set.

Fisher was pleased not only with her returners, but how her newcomers performed on the court as the Majors tune up for the Millsaps Invitational beginning today.

“We're beginning to get a better feel for what a starting lineup will look like for us, but we stil have some positions to solidify,” explained Fisher. “The freshmen all played great and really proved that they came here ready to step on the court and will definitely make an impact on our team this season. “

Junior Kasey Laird led the way for the Majors with 12 kills.

Millsaps will be back in action today as the Millsaps Invitational begins. They will take on Faulkner University at 5:30 p.m. and come right back to take on the University of New Orleans at 7:30 p.m. All games will be played in The Hangar Dome.