Atlanta, GA--- Millsaps senior middle blocker Kasey Laird has won the Southern Athletic Association's player of the year award, announced at the conference tournament on Friday.

Laird ranked 2^nd in the league in hitting percentage (.320), second in kills per set (3.37) and total kills (344). She showcased a defensive prowess as well, finishing sixth in the conference in digs per set (3.72) and total digs (392). Laird also checked in at third in the conference in blocks per set (0.92).  Her all-around game led the Majors to a 23-6 record and a number two seed in the conference tournament.

The 23-6 season was a team effort and the conference took notice. Senior Raven Scott made first team all-conference along with Laird. Scott was third on the team with 234 total kills and 2.23 kills per set. Scott played a big role in the passing game with 555 total assists on the year, easily leading the team. She also played a big role on the defensive end with 3.44 digs per set.

Caroline McKey and Sarah Zito represent the Majors on the conference honorable mention list. McKey was second on the team with 262 kills. Zito led the Majors with an impressive .342 hitting percentage.

The Majors will take on Centre College tomorrow in the conference semifinals. The Majors won both matches against the Colonels this season sweeping in Jackson on September, 22 and winning in four sets in Danville on October, 12.

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