Coach Yo and her team never back down. After a tough loss to Georgia, the Rebels roared back with an impressive 82-61 victory over Mizzou, showcasing their competitiveness and resilience. Cotie McMahon led the charge, dropping 33 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, marking the highest score for Ole Miss since 2024.
Now sitting at 17-4 and 4-2 in the SEC, the Rebels have climbed to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
TBD Rematch: Tennessee
The Rebels were set for a Top 20 showdown today against No. 15 Tennessee, which was postponed due to severe weather that has hit North Mississippi. The new date has yet to be determined, but this matchup promises to be a crucial one for Ole Miss as they aim to bolster their tournament resume against a Quad 1 opponent.
On Deck: Vandy
As our resilient Rebel community navigates these challenging times, Ole Miss is also gearing up for upcoming matchups. This Thursday, the Rebels face a significant challenge as they take on the No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores right here in Oxford. Currently, there’s been no official announcement regarding a potential postponement or relocation of the game. Let’s dive into what to expect from this matchup.
The Rebels have been impressive, outscoring their opponents by an average of 21.7 points per game. They score 78.3 points per game, ranking 30th in college basketball, while allowing just 56.6 points per outing, which places them 24th nationally. Overall, Ole Miss boasts a scoring differential of +455.
Leading the charge for the Rebels is McMahon, who ranks 21st in the country with an impressive average of 19.4 points per game.
On the other hand, Vanderbilt has been even more dominant, outscoring opponents by an average of 25.2 points per game and achieving a remarkable overall scoring differential of +529. The Commodores score an impressive 85.3 points per game (10th in college basketball) while conceding only 60.1 points per outing (87th in college basketball). Blake stands out as well, ranking third nationally with a team-leading average of 24.6 points per game.
Despite Vanderbilt’s stronger position heading into this matchup, ESPN’s latest predictor gives Coach Yo and her Rebels a slight edge with a probability of 54.9% to pull off an upset against the Commodores’ 45.1%. The Commodores will look not to drop two straight on the road, as they are coming off a loss to No. 3 South Carolina, 103-74, in Columbia.
Tip-off is set as of now for Thursday at 6:30 PM in Oxford and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.