MT. BERRY, Ga. – The Millsaps women's basketball team overcame an early deficit and methodically battled their way back to victory by downing Berry, 71-67 inside the Cage Center on Friday.

Sophomore Haley Franklin (20 points, seven rebounds, four assists three steals) posted her eighth 20-point game of the season in another all-around, dominant effort.
 
Freshman Elyse Warren reached double figures in scoring for the fifth time in six games with 14 points and five rebounds on 6-of-7 from the floor. Junior Helena Roe added a career high four blocks, while sophomore Whitney Novak chipped in eight points and six boards.

Millsaps (14-7, 5-5 SAA) dominated with a 40-16 points in the paint advantage and outpaced the Vikings, 9-2 on the fast break.
 
Berry (12-9, 5-5 SAA) was unable to keep up with the Majors' depth, resulting in a 29-12 bench point deficit. Millsaps also outshot the Vikings 46.9 percent (23-of-49) to 39 percent (23-of-59).

The Vikings came out of the gates strong to grab an 8-0 margin in the opening minutes. Transitioning into the second quarter the Majors would claw their way back into the game with a following layup from junior DeZarae Stewart to cut into the Vikings' lead at 30-26 with 5:46 remaining in the half. Senior Emily Sims would punctuate a 9-0 run with a three-point shot, making it a 30-29 deficit moments later.

Franklin came alive in the second half, totaling 18 of her 20 points after intermission. A back-and-forth third quarter saw the Majors take a 45-42 advantage following a 10-2 burst. Berry would answer to lead 50-49 with 10 minutes to play.

Down 54-49 in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, Millsaps would rally with the next 11 points highlighted by a senior Devan Caldwell and-one conversion.
 
Sophomore Emily Adams would find an open Warren cutting to the hoop for a crucial layup, pushing Millsaps ahead 62-59 with 3:42 to play.
 
Franklin would then add back-to-back jumpers for the Majors and willing Millsaps out front, 66-62 with just over two minutes on the clock. The Vikings would add a free throw and have a chance to tie, but would miss a critical three-pointer with 36 seconds left.

Roe and Franklin would combine for six free throws to ice the game and power the Majors to a 71-67 road triumph. The win helped the team move up from fifth to third in the closely contested SAA standings.
 
Millsaps will next conclude its four-game road swing against Oglethorpe on Sunday. First tip is slated for 12 p.m. C.T with live video and live stats available at gomajors.com.


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