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Dia Fortenberry 2018
51
LeTourneau LTU 1-3
69
Winner Millsaps MIL 4-1
LeTourneau LTU
1-3
51
Final
69
Millsaps MIL
4-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
LeTourneau LTU 5 15 9 22 51
Millsaps MIL 15 18 16 20 69

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Women’s Basketball Rolls to Third Straight Win

JACKSON, Miss.—Some games, you just have it. 
 
That's what happened for the Millsaps women's basketball team on Sunday against visiting LeTourneau University. After the Yellow Jackets tied the game at 5 at the 5:52 mark of the first quarter, the Majorstook the lead on an Anna Thigpen layup and never relinquished it as they dominated LeTourneau en route to a 69-51 win to close out the Majors Thanksgiving Invitational. 
 
How It Happened
 
After gutting out a win over Howard Payne on Saturday, the Majors had a little bit more breathing room against the smaller Yellow Jackets. The Majors were able to use their size to outrebound LeTourneau 48-32 and outscore them 38-18 in the paint. 
 
Defense also played a big part in the win, as the Majors were able to hold LeTourneau to just 18-63 shooting from the field. Millsaps also had 6 steals on the day. 
 
Dia Fortenberry was a force for Millsaps, producing her second double-double of the season. She had a game-high 22 points to go along with her game-high 13 rebounds, 3 of which were offensive. 
 
Morgan McCrea continued her hot scoring streak, as she added 14 points a night after scoring 26 against Howard Payne. 
 
Anna Wilson stayed consistent with double-digit points, as she added 11 to go with her 7 rebounds. She has scored in double figures in each of the Majors 5 games this season. 
 
By The Numbers
 
-14 of Fortenberry's 22 points came from the free throw line. In total, the Majors got to the line 36 times while limiting the Yellow Jackets to just 15 attempts.
 
-McCrea has hit at least one three-pointer in all five of the Majors games this season.  
 
-The 28.6 shooting percentage that the Majors allowed tonight is their lowest for the season. 


 
What's Next? 
 
The Majors will welcome Centenary to the Hangar Dome for a midweek contest on Tuesday. Tipoff is at 6 pm.  
 

To keep up to date with everything surrounding the women's basketball program this year follow the Majors on Twitter and Instagram, like Millsaps Majors Athletics on Facebook or visit gomajors.com.
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