The Millsaps Majors played in their second overtime game in a row on Fri., Jan. 6. The team defeated Hendrix College for their first conference victory of the season.

The contest remained close throughout with the Majors holding no more than an eight point lead in the first half and no more than a ten point lead in the second. With a three point Millsaps lead, and 9 seconds to go, Edrick Montogomery stole the ball from Hendrix, and drove the length of the court. He attempted a dunk which hit the rim and allowed Hendrix to recover the ball. Hendrix's Matt Secrease then hit a three point shot, with only three seconds remaining, to tie the score and force overtime.

The Majors came out strong in the overtime period, with Millsaps quickly building a lead of 77-71. Hendrix never could catch up to the Majors’ progression, and Millsaps won the game by a score of 84-78.

Senior Tyler Warren had a strong game for the Majors, scoring 27 points and garnering three rebounds. Edrick Montgomery also performed well, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for Millsaps.