ATLANTA, GA- A 23-4 Oglethorpe run to end the first half was too much to overcome as the Majors suffered their first conference loss, 64-40 to the Stormy Petrels on Friday night.
Millsaps was led in scoring by Brittnei Earl who had 12 points off the bench. The Majors struggled to find an offensive rhythm all night, committing 28 turnovers and shooting just 22 percent in the first half.
Kala-Jewel Freeman got off to a hot start on Friday, scoring the Majors' first six points of the evening. The game was tight over the first few minutes, before the Petrels mounted a 9-0 run to grab a 15-6 lead. The turning point was the final 10 minutes of the half when Oglethorpe went on their aformentioned run. Kristen Kennebrew was one of the catalysts behind the run, scoring all 13 of her points in the first half. Oglethorpe led 40-16 at the break.
The Millsaps bench provided the minutes in the second half. Earl scored all 12 points in the second half to go along with seven rebounds. Mahalia Crawford scored six points off the bench and four rebounds.
Ciara Hughes led the Petrels with 16 points and 12 rebounds as Oglethorpe improved to 4-5 in conference. The Majors now sit at 16-4 overall and 8-1 in conference, a game ahead of the Berry Vikings, who they play on Sunday. Tip time from Rome, Georgia is set for 12pm central.