JACKSON-Miah Brooks had a monster double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds as the Majors hung on for a 55-53 win over Rhodes in the second annual white out game.

With the win, the Majors and Lynx are now in a tie a top the Southern Athletic Association at 8-1, both team's only loss came on the opposition's home court.

The Majors' defense was in lockdown mode early on. After a three pointer by Rhodes out of the gates, the Majors held the Lynx scoreless for over 10 minutes. The Majors went on a 12-0 run during that timespan. The team traded baskets for the remainder of the first half. A three pointer and a jumper by Victoria Morgan stretched the Major lead back out to eight. The Majors would take a 28-19 lead going into the break.

Miah Brooks and the Majors stormed out of the gate to start the second half. Brooks scored six of the Majors first eight points and the Majors built up a 15 point advantage at 41-25. The Majors continued to pour it on, leading by as many as 20 after a Beverly Holmes lay-in.

The Lynx had one last charge in them. They used a 15-2 run in part to claw back to win in 6 at 51-45. Just when the Lynx had seemed to grab all the momentum, Beverly Holmes drained a three pointer, got fouled and converted the four point play. That put the Majors up 55-46 with just over three minutes left. The Lynx scored the final seven points of the contest but failed to get a shot off on their final possession.

The Majors owned the glass on Friday night, outrebounding the Lynx 40-29. That led to a 17 to 8 advantage on second chance points. That was thanks largely to Miah Brooks and her 10 offensive rebounds.

The Majors wrap up their regular home season with the Hendrix Warriors coming to town. Tip off for the women starts at 1pm. There will be a senior day ceremony just before tip off.