SEWANEE- Freshman Victoria Morgan posted a double double and was one of three Majors in double figures as Millsaps moved to 10-1 in conference play with a 49-40 win at the Sewanee Tigers.
The Tigers took control early, scoring the games first five points. But after settling in, a trio of Major freshmen took charge. Jumpers by Morgan and Makayla Roberson as well as a lay-in by Miah Brooks helped put the Majors on top. Back-to-Back threes by Lovie Love helped stake the Majors to a 16-10 lead midway through the opening twenty minutes.
Tiger Jamie Chauvin would keep Sewanee in the contest, scoring twelve first-half points and leading all scorers with 20. It was Morgan again who had an answer, her lay-in put the Majors up 25-19 heading into the half.
Sewanee would again start quickly, matching the Majors point for point in the early goings. After a timeout at the 16 minute mark, the Tigers would not score for the next eight minutes. The patented stingy Millsaps' defense would fuel a 9-0 run to put the game at 40-25.
The Tigers would get no closer than nine the rest of the way. Shatoya White and Velvet Johnson made their free throws down the stretch to ice the game for the Majors.
Joining Roberson, who had 11 and Morgan who had 10 was Lovie Love who also chipped in 10 in the balanced effort. Brooks just missed out on another double double, putting up nine points and seven rebounds. The defense forced 24 Tiger turnovers, leading to 22 points.
The win puts Millsaps at 14-8 but 10-1 in SAA play. They continue their four game road swing in Danville, Kentucky to take on Centre on Sunday. Tip time is set for noon central on Sunday.