Jackson-- The Millsaps Majors women's basketball team fell 97-77 to the Louisiana College Wildcats in the regular season opener for both teams.

Except for one seven minute stretch to end the first half, the young Majors went toe to toe with one of the best teams in the country. The Wildcats, playing their traditional break-neck style, raced out to an early lead, leading by as many as 22 in the first half. The Wildcats took a 53-32 lead with them into the break. 

The Majors outscored the Wildcats 45-44 in the second half, led by reigning SCAC defensive player of the year Shatoya White and her five steals. She also led the team with seven rebounds.

Freshman Makayla Roberson and Victoria Morgan led the Majors with 17 and 14 points respectfully. 

The Wildcats were led by senior Natosha Gottleib who finished with 17 and led four Wildcats who were in double figures. 

The Majors take to the road this weekend, visiting the lone star state and paying a visit to the Comets of the University of Texas at Dallas. Game time is set for 2 p.m. 

The next home game for the Majors will be Tuesday night November, 20th as Millsaps will take on Covenant(Ga.) game time is set for 5:30pm and is the opener of a men's and women's double header at the Hangar Dome.