Jackson- The Millsaps Majors women's basketball team withstood a charge from the Huntingdon Hawks in the second half and pulled away for a 56-49 victory.

Miah Brooks had a tremendous game with 13 points and 14 rebounds, including nine on the offensive end. Freshman Victoria Morgan got hot down the stretch and secured a double-double of her own with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

The Majors' defense was tremendous on this Wednesday afternoon holding the Hawks to just 29 percent shooting on the day. The Hawks three starting guards were a combined 3 of 30 from the field.

The Majors led by eight at the half only to see Huntingdon storm out of the gates in the second half to grab a three point lead with 10 minutes left. The Majors dug deep and grinded out their second win of the season, largely behind 24 offensive rebounds. That led to 18 second-chance points. The Majors also dominated the paint, outscoring Huntingdon 30-20 in the post.

The win puts the Majors at 2-4 on the season as they welcome in the Birmingham Southern Panthers for each team's first ever Southern Athletic Association contest. Tip time for the conference match is set for 3pm on Saturday.