JACKSON, MS- Millsaps used suffocating defense to fend off the Pensacola Christian Eagles on Saturday in a 51-35 win in the Hangar Dome. 

The Majors forced 22 Eagle turnovers, which fueled 14 points as Millsaps improved to 4-2 on the season. 

Kala Freeman led all scorers with 17 points while Miah Brooks chipped in a game-high 12 rebounds. Samantha Perez dished out six assists to help pace the offense. 

The Majors used a 17-2 run in the first half to set the tone on Saturday. The Eagles were forced into seven turnovers and missed six shots during the stretch. Kelli Randle and Kala Freeman led the offense in the first half, each dropping five and helping stake the Majors to a 22-10 lead. 

Millsaps also closed the half strong, outscoring the Eagles 11-2 over the final 2:30 to lead 31-12 at the break. Sam Perez had all six of her point in closing run. 

The Majors continued to lead comfortably through much of the second half as the Majors' defense continued to stymie the Eagles. Pensacola never got within 13 at any point in the half and forced 10 turnovers in the final 20 minutes. 

The win moves Millsaps to 4-2 on the season as the Majors are now winners of three straight. Millsaps will head north to Holly Springs on Monday to take on in-state rival Rust. Tip-time is set for 5pm.