Skip To Main Content

Millsaps College Athletics

The official website of millsaps college athletics
Calendar

MAJORS DOWN WARRIORS

JACKSON, MS- The Majors scored three times in the final 15 minutes to knock off Hendrix 3-1 on Saturday at Harper Davis Field.  

The first half was a defensive one, with most of the play in the middle of the field. There were 10 total shots, only two on goal between the two teams. Hendrix scored off a free kick when the Majors attempted to clear the ball only to have the attempt ricochet into the net for an own goal. The Warriors would lead 1-0 at the half. 

The second half started ominously after Javier Garcia received his second yellow card and was disqualified from the match, leaving the Majors playing 10 on 11. Garcia will also have to miss Millsaps' next match. 

The Majors continually threatened throughout the half with Alex Bourland ringing a pair of chances off the crossbar. The Majors finally drew even when Lukas Elmhammar converted a penalty kick for his 11th goal of the season, capitalizing on a penalty called after AnthonyHayden was taken down in the 18-box with 15 minutes left. 

Minutes later, in the 80th minute, the Majors struck again. Off a free kick, Taylor Hayes played the ball into the 18-box, Daniel Staursky played it out to Jan Bergk who buried it into the top shelf of the net to make it 2-1. 

"I am proud of how our guys responded today," Coach Steve Voltz said. "We responded to the own goal and just kept battling against a tough and talented Warrior team."

The Majors were dealt another blow after John Overton was given a red card after a skirmish in the 83rd minute, putting the Majors down two men and playing 11 on 9. Millsaps again responded. Chris Lawrence struck pay dirt on a free kick from 20 yards after a Warrior foul in the 86th minute. 

"I was happy with how we dealt with the adversity today," Voltz said. "But we have to be smarter both tactically and mentally."

The win puts the Majors at 1-1 in the conference and 7-5 overall. They will host the Berry Vikings on Friday night, kickoff is set for 730. 

Print Friendly Version