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DALLAS- The Millsaps Majors closed out the Dallas Invitational with a three sets to one victory over the Arlington Baptist Patriots on Saturday. The Majors won 25-9, 25-27, 25-23, 25-18.
The Majors took the first set in dominant fashion, using runs of 14-1 and 10-0 to take the opening set 25-9. The Patriots would respond, battling into extra points to win the second set 27-25.
"We're starting to understand how important being disciplined is, and communication on the floor," said Millsaps coach Jaime Fisher. "When we stop talking, the points go the other way and when communication picks back up, points tend to come our way."
The Majors stayed disciplined in the third and fourth sets, fighting off a pesky Arlington Baptist squad. The Majors battled in the third set, trailing before tying the match at 21 and winning 25-23. The fourth set seemed to be just as tight, with the teams tied at 18. The Majors then turned on the after burners, rolling off seven straight points to close out the match.
The Majors were led by
Alex Morphew who had 17 kills for the Majors.
Caroline McKey added 10 kills for the Majors' offense who hit at a .174 clip against the Patriots. The Millsaps' defense was also stout, holding Arlington Baptist to a .094 hit percentage and forced 26 errors.
The Majors now will head home for a non-conference tilt with the Mississippi College Choctaws. Opening serve is set for 7pm and video and stats will be available.
