Jackson, MS - The Millsaps Men's Lacrosse Team earned their fourth win of the season with a 12-9 victory over Hanover earlier tonight.

Millsaps recorded six goals in the second quarter en route to the three score win, as they held off the comeback efforts by the Panthers. Senior Simon Sherman again led the Majors in scoring with four goals on the night. With the win, the Majors improve to 4-2 on the year and complete their third game in four days.

After the Majors took a 9-2-halftime lead, the Panthers began a comeback attempt by scoring six unanswered goals. Holding a two-score lead with 4:51 left in regulation, the Majors desperately needed a momentum boost. Senior Parks Douglass delivered with a rocketed shot fired into the back of the net that erupted Harper Davis Field and secured the win for Millsaps.

With the win, the Majors continue their best start in program history. Junior goalie Riley McLean also continues his excellent play in net. The anchor of the Millsaps defense recorded 17 saves on the night to earn his fourth win of the year.

Simon Sherman also continues his excellent play with back-to-back four-goal games. The performances were nearly identical, as Sherman scored the first goal of the contest just seconds into play and again recorded a hat trick before the second half for the second straight day. Additionally, Sherman continues to lead the Majors in all-time career points after breaking the record on Sunday (previously held by Hunter Stevison '14).

After Hanover scored their first goal of the game with 3:05 left in the first quarter, the Majors relentlessly scored seven unanswered goals. Garrett Perez started the scoring, as four different Majors recorded goals for the run.

Hanover, however, answered with a strong third quarter. Trailing 10-3 early in the third, the Panthers scored six unanswered goals to only trail by two entering the final quarter of play.

Neither team would score for 10 minutes into the final quarter, until Parks Douglass broke through with a much-needed goal.

Following a successful clear, senior Jack Houtz fought off defenders behind the Panthers' goal. Houtz finally broke free, leaving Parks Douglass open for an opportune chance to score. Douglass made the most of the open look, firing a shot into the back of the net - ending the comeback by Hanover.

Simon Sherman added another for insurance, as the Majors held off the Panthers for a 12-9 win.

In stat totals, Garrett Perez led in ground balls with eight. Sherman led in goals with four while Jackson Barrett, Garrett Perez and Jack Houtz all scored twice. Sam Snyder and Parks Douglass also put the Majors on the board with a goal each.

On defense, Brooks McCormick, Nicolas Baker and Greyson Smothers all led in caused turnovers with two each. Both teams equaled in shots with 39 while the Majors led in face off wins 13-11. Millsaps went 3-6 on extra man opportunities while also scoring two goals down a man.

The Majors will look to use the positive momentum from winning consecutive games with another non-conference matchup next week. The Majors will travel to Memphis, Tennessee for a much-anticipated contest against Daniel Webster at Christian Brothers High School.

Opening face off against the Eagles is set for next Tuesday, March 8th at 7:00 pm.