Ole Miss Women’s Basketball to Host Tennessee at SJB Pavilion on Monday

Ole Miss women’s basketball returns home after a stretch of four road games in five contests. The Rebels will face Tennessee on Monday, January 26, at the SJB Pavilion. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on ESPNU, with Tiffany Greene calling the action.

The Rebels, ranked No. 18/18, hold a 17-4 overall record and are 4-2 in SEC play. Tennessee, ranked No. 17/17, stands at 14-3 overall and undefeated in conference at 6-0. Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin is in her eighth season, while Tennessee’s Kim Caldwell is in her second season leading the Lady Volunteers.

The series between the two teams dates to 1977. Tennessee leads the all-time series 53-9. Ole Miss snapped an eight-game losing streak to Tennessee with an 80-75 victory in Oxford earlier this season. Marquesha Davis led the Rebels with 23 points, and Madison Scott added a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Tennessee’s last game against Ole Miss resulted in an 80-71 defeat in Knoxville, led by KK Deans’ 22 points.

Last week, Ole Miss earned an 82-61 victory over Missouri, with Cotie McMahon scoring 33 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. McMahon has been a consistent offensive force this season, with 11 games of 20 or more points. The Rebels aim to continue their strong play against the Lady Volunteers, who feature a balanced scoring attack led by Talaysia Cooper and Janiah Barker.

The game marks the start of a busy stretch for Ole Miss, with upcoming home games against Vanderbilt and Auburn and road contests at Alabama and South Carolina. Fans are encouraged to attend, with the first 200 fans receiving a $10 concessions voucher and students enjoying complimentary concessions while supplies last.

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