JACKSON- Senior Shante Morton had 12 points to lead a balanced Major effort as they knocked off the Berry Vikings 70-56 to improve to 11-8 and 7-1 in Southern Athletic Association play.

The Majors and Vikings went back and forth for much of the first half, with neither side really able to grab momentum. The Majors led 24-20 when they used an 11-5 run to end the half and stretch the lead to 10 at 35-25. The run was sparked by a Miah Brooks layup and a Beverly Holmes three point shot. Brooks was again a beast on the glass, ripping down six first half rebounds on her way to an eight point seven rebound evening. Shante Morton paced the offense prior to the late first half run. She scored eight of her team-high 12 in the first half.

Vikings' leading scorer Chandlir Segarra did her best to keep the Vikings in striking defense. She had a game-high 23, including nine in the first eight minues of the second half. The Majors clamped down on the rest of the Vikings and stretched the lead to 13 over that time. A pair of Lovie Love jumpers and another three from Holmes put the Majors up 14. A Samantha Perez three moments later kept the lead at 14 and the Vikings would not threaten the rest of the way.

The Majors defense wreaked havoc on the Vikings all game long, forcing 20 turnovers and having a 19-5 points off turnover advantage. Showcasing their depth as they have all season, the Majors' bench outscored Berry's 31-10.

Morton led the Majors with 12 as Velvet Johnson added 11 to be the only Majors in double digits. Brooks led with seven rebounds and Samantha Perez led the way with five assists.

The Majors put their 7-1 record up against the 8-0 in conference Rhodes Lynx next Friday in the annual WHITE OUT game. Prizes and t-shirts will be given away. Tip time is at 6pm.