New Orleans-In their third game in as many days, the Millsaps Majors fought valliantly but fell 83-70 to the #18 Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks.

The Majors fell behind 13-2 and 32-16 in the first half before ending the first 20 minutes on a 12-4 run to pull within eight at 36-28. Three pointers by Makayla Roberson and Samantha Perez helped to fuel the rally, Perez's three beat the first half horn to get Millsaps within single digits. The Majors fell behind in part to 17 first half turnovers.

The Warhawks led by as many as 22 in the second half before another furious rally by the Majors. After falling behind 71-49, the Majors ripped off a 10-1 run in just over two minutes. Velvet Johnson hit a pair of layups and Beverly Holmes and Lovie Love each hit a three to spark the rally. 

The Warhawks hit their free throws down the stretch to keep the game out of the reach of the Majors, who simply just ran out of time in this one. 

Lovie Love (pictured) finished with 14 to lead the Majors. Makayla Roberson finished with 11 as they were the only Majors in double figures. Millsaps got strong play off of the bench as Shatoya White had nine and Velvet Johnson and Beverly Holmes each finished with eight. Miah Brooks again crashed the glass hard and led the way with nine rebounds. The Warhawks put four in double figures led by Kaitlyn Thill's 20. 

The Majors now get a much needed break after their three games in three days holiday stretch. The Colonels of Centre College come in for the first game of 2013 on Friday, January 4th. The tip time has been pushed back to 7pm to accomodate Centre's academic schedule.