(*Scrimmage stats unofficial)
 
JACKSON, Miss. – Delighting their fans in their home return, the Millsaps women's volleyball team performed at a high level against local opponent Tougaloo College in a Saturday scrimmage. The Majors looked well prepared as they bested every set in convincing fashion, 25-17, 25-8, 25-12 inside the Hangar Dome.

Senior Brenna Macaluso erupted with eight kills and a block solo, while junior Anna Capezzera also finished with eight kills and a one block assist on the defensive end. Sophomore Mallory Richardson finished with six kills and a one block assist as junior Zoe Elder added 22 assists and a team-high eight digs.
 
The Majors scored the first point of the match, but the Bulldogs would build a 4-1 lead early. Sophomore Ally Baer would use a pair of service aces to help regain the momentum, helping put the Majors up 10-6.
 
Millsaps' lead would grow to six points when sophomore Ally Baer and senior Ashlyn Moore tallied the first block. Macaluso and Capezerra would continue to dominate by combining for five kills to claim the first set, 25-17.
 
Staying on fire, the Majors opened the second set with an incredible, 19-4 lead. Richardson and Macaluso ended the set with the final four Millsaps kills to help claim the second set, 25-8.
 
Remaining focused into the third, the Majors would build a 6-0 advantage. Millsaps kept the Bulldogs at bay and closed the match on an 6-1 rush to win the match, 25-12.
 
The Majors will be back in action as they prepare to travel to Shreveport, La. for the Cajun Country Classic, beginning Friday, Sept. 1. Live video and live stats will be available at gomajors.com.


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