ROME, GA- Velvet Johnson had 17 points, leading three Majors in double figures, but a late surge by the Berry Vikings proved to be the difference in a 60-54 Viking win on Sunday. 

Timely shooting by the Vikings broke open a two-point game late in the second half. Back-to-back three pointers by Berry staked them to a eight-point lead with five minutes to go. Millsaps would rally, cutting the lead to four after baskets by Kala-Jewel Freeman and Miah Brooks, but could get no closer.

Millsaps rallied in the first half as well after Berry raced out to a 10-2 lead. The Majors clawed their way back into the game, holding Berry to one bucket over a six-minute period. A pair of baskets by Johnson and two free-throws from Freeman tied the game at 17 late in the half. The Majors took their first lead of the game on a Beverly Holmes three only to see Berry close out the half on a 5-0 run in the final minute. Berry led 26-24 at the break.

The two conference leaders traded baskets for much of the second half. The Majors pounded the ball inside, leading to a pair of Miah Brooks lay-ins to bring Millsaps within two at 42-40. Brooks finished with eight points and a game-high 17 rebounds.

The timely shooting from Berry sparked a 10-4 run to give Berry a eight-point lead. The Millsaps' rally was halted by clutch free throw shooting from the Vikings. Berry hit 6 of 8 free throws down the stretch and held off the Majors. 

The Vikings and Majors now sit tied atop the SAA standings at 16-5 overall and 8-2 in conference. The Majors will host Sewanee and Centre next weekend. First up are the Sewanee Tigers on Friday, tip is set for 6pm.