JACKSON, MS- The Majors' men's soccer team picked up a crucial conference win, 1-0 over the Berry Vikings on Friday night in Jackson. 

Lukas Elmhammar blasted home a cross from Chucky Hayden late in the first half and that proved to be the difference in the hotly contested match. Hayden streaked up the far side of the field and played a beautiful crossing pass to a charging Elmhammar who put it just underneath the crossbar. The Majors would lead 1-0 at the half. 

"A tough fought, great college soccer game between two great teams," coach Steve Voltz said. "Give Berry credit, they never quit, it took a great finish off a great pass to score."

The pace picked up in the second half of play. Berry upped the intensity of their attack as they furiously tried for the tying goal. The Vikings had a 6-1 advantage on corner kicks in the second 45 but the Majors were consistently ready on the set pieces. 

"Really proud of the way we defended tonight," Voltz said. "We consistently had each others back and earned the win."

Berry's all-out attack led to counter opportunities for the Majors who took 20 shots on the night, 10 in each half. Alex Bourland just missed the near post on a couple of attempts for an insurance goal. 

The Vikings sold out for the equalizer in the final minute, earning a pair of set pieces. A blocked shot and a header that sailed just over the crossbar enabled the Majors to secure the win. 

Millsaps improves to 8-5 overall and 2-1 in the SAA. Next up are the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels on Sunday, kick-off is set for 3pm.