Coach Yo and her No. 14 Rebels are set to take the court tonight against Arkansas, marking Ole Miss’s long-awaited return to the Pavilion after a month away. The game is scheduled for an 8 PM CT tip-off and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
Last Match-Up Out:
In their most recent outing, Ole Miss women’s basketball, ranked No. 13/14, narrowly lost to No. 21/23 Alabama, falling 64-63 at Coleman Coliseum in their fourth consecutive game away from Oxford.
Despite the defeat, Ole Miss had standout performances from Christeen Iwuala and Latasha Lattimore, both of whom recorded double-doubles. Cotie McMahon also shone with a team-high 22 points. Iwuala’s performance was particularly noteworthy as she became the first Rebel since Madison Scott to achieve 10 double-doubles in a single season; she finished with 11 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. Scott had previously set this record with 11 double-doubles during the 2022-23 season.
Lattimore contributed significantly as well, scoring 10 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, marking her third double-double of the season and her first in SEC competition.
SERIES HISTORY
Ole Miss and Arkansas are set to face off for the 52nd time in their series history. The Rebels currently hold a 30-21 advantage and have won the last five matchups. Notably, the past three victories against the Razorbacks have been among Ole Miss’s most significant achievements. In the 2023-24 season, Ole Miss recorded its largest win over Arkansas, defeating them 87-43 in Oxford two years ago, followed by a commanding 39-point victory last season.
Ole Miss standout Madison Scott has tallied four double-doubles against Arkansas, with her most recent performance contributing to the Rebels’ impressive 39-point win. This achievement marked her 30th career double-double, as she led the team with 11 rebounds alongside 10 points. Tameiya Sadler and KK Deans also made significant contributions to the scoring effort, adding 17 and 15 points, respectively. Both Scott and Deans facilitated play effectively, each dishing out five assists while Ole Miss outpaced Arkansas with a total of 13 assists.
The Rebels’ current winning streak against the Razorbacks began on March 4, 2021, when they triumphed over their rivals in the first round of the SEC Tournament with a score of 69-60. At that time, Arkansas was ranked No. 13 nationally, marking Ole Miss’s first appearance in the SEC Quarterfinals since 2010.
Coaching Snapshot
No. 14/16 Ole Miss Rebels (19-5, 6-3 SEC)
Head Coach: Yolett McPhee-McCuin • 8th Season at Ole Miss (144-100) • 13th Season in Career (238-163)
Arkansas Razorbacks (11-14, 0-10 SEC)
Head Coach: Kelsi Musick • 1st Season at Ark (11-14) • 17th Season in Career (327-178)