Jackson, MS – The Millsaps men's soccer team will host a home game for the first round of the postseason conference tournament this weekend.

The date and times of the first round action were announced earlier today as Millsaps will host Hendrix College this Saturday, Oct. 31st at 6 pm.  Saturday's game will also cap off the homecoming festivities for the Majors as all students, alumni and fans are encouraged to come out and support the men's soccer team in postseason play.

The Southern Athletic Association will implement the new playoff format this season as the top four seeds will host the bottom four seeds in the first round of tournament play.

"With the new format we're obviously very excited for the opportunity to host a first round game," Head Men's Soccer Coach Steve Voltz said.  "We know that every game in this conference is tough whether it's on the road or at home, but it's nice for our seniors to get another opportunity to play in front of our home fans."

Saturday's matchup will feature a rematch between the Warriors and Majors.  Earlier this season, Millsaps defeated Hendrix in Conway, Arkansas in a thrilling game decided in double overtime.  The Warriors started the game fast with two early goals.  The Majors, however, recovered with three unanswered goals from Nico Roth.

"We know it's a tough task at hand this weekend, that's all we're focusing on right now," Coach Voltz said.  "We have to be prepared to face a good opponent in Hendrix."

The Majors secured the second overall seed with last weekend's win over Rhodes, which sets up a huge conference rematch against Hendrix.  Saturday's game also takes place after the Majors face Berry in football and provides a great opportunity for fans to fully enjoy all aspects of the homecoming activities.

"Hopefully we can get fans to the game on Saturday to support the team and what they've achieved this year," Coach Voltz said.  "We're glad we earned an opportunity to host especially with it being on homecoming, the timing is very good."

The single elimination, SAA postseason play begins this weekend as each win moves teams closer to competing in the national tournament.

"Everybody knows what's at stake, there's no beating around the bush on what we want to accomplish," Coach Voltz said.  "We're going to prepare ourselves and put forth the best effort possible this weekend."

Game start is set at Harper Davis Field for this Saturday, Oct. 31st against Hendrix at 6 pm.