Coach Yo and the Rebels Fall to LSU

Ole Miss Loses to the Defending Champs, 84-73

OXFORD, USA – Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her University of Mississippi Rebels women’s basketball squad had a tough out in the second game of their conference schedule as they found themselves matched up against defending champs, the number 7-ranked Louisiana State University Tigers. 

Rebs drop a tough battle against No. 7 LSU.

Pack the SJB Pavilion again on Thursday against Auburn! pic.twitter.com/TEAhqA2U4x

— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) January 7, 2024

The Rebels gave the Tigers everything they could handle in the early running, exchanging leads until deep into the second quarter when the Tigers went on a run to end the half up 50-37. 

Mississippi went on a furious run, managing to tie the game with 5 minutes left but the Tigers would pull away once and for all, putting the game away in the 4th.

Marquesha Davis scored 24 to lead Ole Miss, grabbing 7 rebounds. Madison Scott had 13 points and ran the Rebels’ offense to the tune of 8 assists.

QUE CAME TO PLAY. pic.twitter.com/b6TLta647g

— Ole Miss Women's BB (@OleMissWBB) January 7, 2024

Angel Reese led the Tigers with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and freshman sensation Mikaylah Williams contributed 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals.

Coach Yo and the Rebels’ last win came on January 4th against Alabama, they’ll have a chance to get back in the win column on Thursday when they play another Alabama school in Auburn.