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MAJORS STORM PAST PETRELS

JACKSON, MS- Katie Iskra scored seven times and the Majors moved to 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in the SAA with a 19-3 win over Oglethorpe on Saturday. 

Six different Majors scored on Saturday including a five-goal game from Molly Ambrose as Millsaps took control early on Saturday. 

It was Oglethorpe that scored first, getting on the board just 30 seconds into the game. But the Majors responded in a big way, scoring the next 10 goals to take control of the game. Millsaps would score in bunches on Saturday, scoring twice in under a minute three different times against the Petrels. 

The Majors pelted Oglethorpe with 44 shots, including 29 in the first half as Millsaps led 11-2 at the half. Millsaps controlled nearly every stat on the board of the two halves, also owning a 36-19 advantage in ground balls. 

Sarah Hawthorne enacted the running clock just 29 seconds into the second half, putting the Majors up 10 with an unassited tally. Millsaps would control the pace for much of the half and Millsaps shared the wealth offensively throughout the contest. Libbie Faulconer tallied three assists and five points on Saturday, leading the Majors in helpers. 

Whitney Smith made 13 saves in the win, moving to 3-0 on the season. Millsaps hits the road starting next weekend, travelling to Centre for a pair of games. Before taking on the Colonels on Sunday, they will take on Denison next Saturday in Danville. Opening draw is set for 11AM. 

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