Millsaps College Athletics

Junior Season (2024): Appeared in all 16 matchups while making 13 starts for the Majors ... Payne finished the season tied first amongst the team with three goals scored ... The Itawamba Community College transfer also finished second amongst the squad with 19 shots and tied second amongst his teammates with 11 shots on goal ... Payne recorded his first goal scored against East Texas Baptist on Sept. 4 ... He helped the Majors secure a 2-0 victory over Huntingdon. Payne tallied his last goal of the season in a 1-1 draw against the Ozarks (Ark.) on Sept 13. 

Prior to Millsaps: Lettered in soccer and golf ... 2x offensive player of the year ... Rookie of the year and captain award winner ... Payne was a state and district champ ... Transferred from Itawamaba Community College ... Made nine starts while appearing in seven conference games ... Led the Indians to the semi-finals for the first time in school history ... 

Personal: Majoring in Business Administration ... Been to Portugal and Brazil to play soccer ... Dad played college football and golf ... Son of Adam and Arika Payne.