JACKSON – The Majors appeared to be on the way to their first conference win since 2009 before three unanswered goals, all by Hendrix's Duncan Keegan, capped off a huge comeback and stunned Millsaps on Friday night at Harper Davis Field.
Millsaps (2-4-1, 0-1 SCAC) came out of the gate hot as sophomore Trey Fontaine found junior Drew Moroux who found an open to lane. Moroux then found freshman Chase Ming who ripped a beautiful shot by Hendrix's Adam Legg to give the Majors a 1-0 lead.
Millsaps continued to dominate the first half, keeping possession and putting up many shots that just went begging. It was an ugly first half penalty wise as six yellow cards were given out.
In the second half, Hendrix (5-2-2, 1-0 SCAC) began to move the ball well and get it into Millsaps territory early on, taking many shots on goal and missing by inches or hitting the post. The Majors responded when sophomore Trey Fontaine used great control and footwork to make his way toward goal and put a shot away to give Millsaps a 2-0 lead.
From there, Hendrix controlled possession on way to putting off 13 shots in the half. It seemed the Warriors were set to cut the lead in half after a penalty was called in the box, setting up a Connor Silvestride penalty kick. However, senior Dylan Broussard read him all the way and made a tremendous save to keep the two goal lead.
It wouldn't take long for Hendrix to answer after the miss when Keegan was found in the box and inched it by Broussard to cut the deficit to one. Only five minutes later, Keegan struck again off as he gained possession off a deflected ball and found the equalizer.
Both teams made aggressive moves toward goal to try and put each other in front, but neither could go in front. With 2:45 remaining in the game, Duncan broke the Majors heart with his third goal of the game to complete the comeback and push the Warriors to the 3-2 win.
Millsaps returns to action Sunday afternoon as they welcome in the Colorado College Tigers. First kick is set for noon at Harper Davis Field. While at the game, don't forget to pick up your 2011 Media Guide and Poster.
