Ole Miss Wins a thriller at home against the Lady Vols’.
OXFORD, Miss. The Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball team defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 80-75 on Sunday afternoon in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion to cap off a fantastic weekend. With the victory, the Rebels (15-5, 5-2 SEC) move up to the third rank in the SEC standings, ahead of the Lady Vols (12-7, 5-2 SEC). Guard Marquesha Davis led Ole Miss in scoring on Sunday with 23 points, and forwards Kharyssa Richardson (21), Madison Scott (15), and guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (12) all scored in double figures.
Following a 6-0 surge to begin the third quarter, Ole Miss broke a tie with Tennessee at the half. The Rebels never looked back after that, and two crucial buckets from Davis and Todd-Williams allowed them to stave off the Lady Vols’ ultimate comeback attempt.
oach Yolett McPhee-McCuin pushed Ole Miss supporters to fill the Pavilion for their home game against Tennessee while voicing her disapproval of women’s sports this week. The Rebels have an incredible home court edge thanks to the response from the crowd. During her postgame press conference, Coach Yo thanked the crowd and discussed her challenge to Rebel nation.
McPhee-McCuin told reporters, “It was a call to action.” “Because I am aware of how unique this location is. I am the university’s spokesperson, and I am unable to do so without everyone’s assistance. “Oh, you won a national title,” says everyone. “Leave me help you.” Just like that, crowds like this one [against. Tennessee] will keep winning.We are very grateful for this triumph.”
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