JACKSON, Miss. – The Millsaps women's soccer team achieve their first victory of the season and beat ITAWAMBA 3-1 at home at Harper Davis Field on Saturday, Oct. 1

The Majors played a great game on both sides of the ball against ITAWAMBA, dominating the second half two goals to zero. Offensively, Grayston Barron scored one goal and Molly Ambrose also got the ball in the net, scoring two goals. The Majors dominated the shots and shots on goal statistic during the game, out shooting ITAWAMBA 26 to four in shots and 14 to three in shots on goal. Maria Welch had a prolific day, attempting eight shots and four shots on goal. Behind her was Ambrose who got up seven shots and four on goal as well. Lawrence attempted six shots, three on goal. Riley Fobare and Emily Gager also got in on the action, attempting one and two shots a piece.

Defensively, goalkeeper Olivia Gattuso spent all 90 minutes in the goal, making two saves and only allowing one goal. The Majors shut ITAWAMBA out in the second half, holding them to the lowest opposing point total of the season with one goal.

The Majors will be back in action Friday, Oct. 7 in another conference bout against Sewanee. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. away at Sewanee, TN.

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