JACKSON, MS- The Majors erased a 13-point second-half deficit and got 23 points from Beverly Holmes in a 71-66 home victory against the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels. 

Holmes led four Majors in double figures as they used a balanced offensive effort to improve to 5-0 in the conference and 13-3 overall. 

The two teams played dead even over the first 12 minutes of the game, each starting hot from the field. Oglethorpe hit back-to-back three pointers to take a six-point lead. Holmes and Miah Brooks would rally the Majors, as a Holmes' three cut the Petrel lead to 30-28. But, Oglethorpe would close the half on a 7-0 run, aided by a pair of Major turnovers and a buzzer-beating three, to take a 37-29 lead at the half. 

The Petrels would pick up where they left off in the second half, stretching the lead to 13 at 44-31 after a Regan Merryman three pointer. Millsaps would buckle down and respond with a 12-0 run over the next two minutes to cut the lead to 44-43. Key three pointers by Velvet Johnson and Katie Connor paced the rally and forced a Petrel timeout.

With the crowd rocking, the Majors continued their rally. Another three by Holmes and a jumper by Velvet Johnson brought the Majors even at 51. Millsaps took the lead for good on a three-point play from Miah Brooks with just over six minutes left. 

The Majors would lead by as many as six and hit all eight of their free throws down the stretch to ice the game.

Millsaps overcame big games from Ciaira Hughes who had 20 points and 13 rebounds. Brooks' seven rebounds led the Majors who held a slim edge on the glass at 33-32. Holmes added a game-high seven assists for the Majors, who helped on 17 of their 22 baskets. 

The win keeps the Majors tied atop the SAA standings with Berry at 5-0. The two schools will meet on Sunday in the Hangar Dome. Tip time is set for 1pm.