JACKSON, MS- The Majors used a 27-0 run through much of the first half to set the tone in a 57-42 home win over Birmingham Southern on Sunday in the conference opener for both teams. 

The Majors stymied the Panthers for 13 minutes in the first half and turned a 7-4 Panther lead into a 31-7 advantage. Millsaps forced 10 straight missed shots from the Panthers who could not find an open look for much of the night. 

Beverly Holmes got the run started with a three to tie the game at seven before Miah Brooks took over on the low post. The forward had eight of her 15 during the run as Millsaps shot 12-17 during that 13 minute stretch. Millsaps dominated the paint on Sunday, scoring 38 of their 57 in the paint and outscoring BSC 38-16 in the post. 

Holmes would hit another three and Velvet Johnson a jumper down the stretch of the half. Millsaps would lead 35-10 after the first 20. 

Millsaps didn't let up in the second half, Sam Perez had four of her 10 in the opening minutes as the Majors continued to keep BSC at bay. The Majors' defense continued to frustrate BSC, holding them to 15-50 shooting for the game.

Millsaps shot the ball well on Sunday, shooting 50 percent (23-46) for the game. The Majors also out rebounded Birmingham 38-23, including eight by Kim Klunk and seven for both Miah Brooks and Kala Freeman. The Majors also shared the ball well, assisting on 19 of their 23 baskets, led by Perez' seven helpers. 

The win moves Millsaps to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in conference. The Majors are off until next Saturday when they take on the Eagles of Pensacola Christian. Tip time is set for 1pm.