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Majors Dominate Non-Conference Opponents with Big Match Looming

SHREVEPORT, La.-The Millsaps Majors Volleyball team had another midweek matchup Thursday night in Shreveport, La. at Centenary College where they played a tri-match against Division II Southern Arkansas University and Division III Centenary College.  

 
Southern Arkansas University (16-6) was first on the list as the Millsaps Majors (18-4) jumped out to a strong lead.  Expecting Southern Arkansas to turn up the fire power from a few of their strong attackers in the second set, Millsaps once again jumped out to a strong lead. Millsaps took the first and second sets out hitting the Mulerider's .250 to .077.  

In the third set, SAU came back stronger keeping the score close, but the Majors were able to finish the match taking the win in three straight sets.  Caroline McKey had a big night leading the Majors with 12 kills and 14 digs, followed closely behind by Kasey Laird with eight kills and seven digs, and Raven Scott with seven kills, 12 digs and 19 assists. Other strong performances came from Sarah Zito who added six kills 3.5 blocks and Alex Morphew with six kills and three blocks.  
 
The next match of the evening was against Centenary College (1-24), where the Majors once again took control winning in 3 straight sets.  

On the night Millsaps middle hitters Kasey Laird and Sarah Zito proved to be the dominating force. Laird added 12 kills and two blocks with Zito right behind with nine kills and two blocks. Morphew and outside hitters Brooke Visoski and Claire Aime all contributed with five kills apiece.   he second win of the night improved Millsaps to a 19-4 record on the season with the two final conference matches this weekend.  

Next up is Berry College who is currently holding the 1st place position above the Majors in conference regular season play by one game. Saturday's match could force a tie between the two to determine regular season conference champions.

If the Majors can sweep Berry, they will take control of first place with one game to go. If the Majors win 3-1, they will then go to total points between both teams to determine the team in first. If Millsaps wins 3-2, they will need help from Birmingham-Southern on Sunday afternoon to clinch first. If the Vikings do prevail, they will claim the reguarl season title. First serve is set for 2 p.m. all fans are encouraged to come to the stadium and wear black for this weekend's Blackout.

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