The University of Mississippi Athletics
Wednesday, November 11
Oxford, Miss.
6 PM
Ole Miss
vs
UAlbany
11/10/2026 | Women's Basketball
OXFORD, Miss. – Following a pair of victories to open the season, the Ole Miss Rebels look to keep their momentum rolling as they welcome the UAlbany Great Danes to the SJB Pavilion on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
TEAM FACTS
No. 21/24 Ole Miss Rebels (2-0, 0-0 SEC)
Head Coach: Yolett McPhee-McCuin • Ninth Season at Ole Miss (151-107) • 14th Season in Career (245-170)
UAlbany Great Danes (3-0, 0-0 American East)
Head Coach: Kelly Morrone • First Season at UAlbany (3-0) • 14th Season in Career (194-163)
ON THE AIR
Television: SEC Network+
Play-by-Play: Jake Hromada
Color: Lindsay King
Reporter: Annie Strong
OLE MISS RADIO
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Graham Doty
SERIES HISTORY
Wednesday's contest will mark the first-ever meeting between Ole Miss and UAlbany. The Rebels enter the matchup with the Great Danes after securing a 72-51 win over the North Alabama Lions with Jada Richard leading the way with 17 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals on the night.
SCOUTING THE GREAT DANES
UAlbany is coming off a 14-16 season in 2025-26, which ended with a loss to Vermont in the America East Conference Quarterfinals. The Great Danes enter the season under new leadership, with head coach Kelly Morrone taking the helm after spending six seasons at Merrimack. UAlbany is led by freshman Alexa Bujold, who has recorded 49 points through three games, averaging 16.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest while adding 1.0 steal per
game.
The Great Danes now turn their attention to Ole Miss after earning a 77-57 road victory over Mount St. Mary's, highlighted by a double-double from Alexa Bujold, who finished with 17 points and 11 assists. UAlbany will now travel south to Oxford to face the Rebels at the SJB Pavilion on Wednesday.
GAMES AGAINST THE AMERICAN EAST
Ole Miss has limited history against the America East Conference, having faced conference opponents just six times, with a perfect 6-0 record. The Rebels' most recent victory over an America East opponent came against Maine on Dec. 28, 2005, when Ole Miss secured a 72-52 win.
RHODE ISLAND ROOTS
Rhode Island served as a place of growth and development for both head coaches, as it was where Coach Yo played collegiately and where Kelly Morrone previously coached. Although their paths never crossed during their time at Rhode Island, the two will share the court Wednesday at the SJB Pavilion as Ole Miss welcomes UAlbany to Oxford.
THE EXPECTATION, NOT THE EXCEPTION
Entering year nine of the Yolett McPhee-McCuin era in Oxford, the standard has been set. Two Sweet 16s, five NCAA Tournaments in a row, five consecutive 20+ win seasons, multiple All-SEC selections and five WNBA Draft picks, the Rebels have re-asserted themselves as a top program in women's college basketball.
TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND, WE'RE BACK!
Entering the 2026-27 season, two key players from last year's squad are poised to provide leadership for the ten newcomers. Returning reserves in Lauren Jacobs and Desrae Kyles are primed to showcase their development from the offseason.
PORTAL POWERHOUSE
Branding herself as the portal queen, when players decide to transfer, Coach Yo loves to prove that a home for them is available in Oxford. Preaching the importance of development, players who decide to come to Ole Miss can see their game taken to a new level. Bringing in nine players from the transfer portal this off-season, the Rebels have been recognized as having one of the best transfer classes by multiple outlets.
ESPN and USA TODAY had Ole Miss as the No. 3 best transfer class and first in the SEC for the second consecutive year. On3.com had the Rebels at No. 4 nationally saying, "Another year, another transfer portal cycle that head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin dominated early."
FRESH FACES
Along with bringing in ten transfers, Coach Yo and her staff secured one of the best young talents in Charleen Hudson to make up this season's newcomer class.
STAR STUDDED STAFF
While being known as the transfer portal queen has its pros, Coach Yo has the challenge of teaching new players the culture at Ole Miss every season. She has stated multiple times that she always relies on her coaches and staff, who have stayed consistent through the years, to help show the way for newcomers.
All five of Coach Yo's elite coaching staff has NCAA Tournament experience, whether as a player or on staff. Additionally, Ole Miss is one of only three schools in the nation to have two former WNBA draft picks on its staff, as Associate Coach Joy Smith was picked in 2010 and Assistant Coach Adrienne Motley in 2017.
CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
In both the preseason SEC coaches and media polls, Ole Miss was picked seventh in the projected order of finish. Individually, Cooper was named to the preseason All-SEC first team by the conference's coaches and the preseason All-SEC second team in the media poll. In the coaches' poll, Richard also earned honors, earning a spot on the All-SEC second team.
It marks Cooper's fourth instance earning preseason All-SEC honors, after being named to the end of year All-SEC second team for two consecutive seasons. Richard has earned her first preseason All-SEC recognition as a junior.
HOOPIN' COOP
Talaysia Cooper adds another preseason accolade to her resume, as she was named one of 20 watch-list candidates for the 2027 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award. This marks Cooper's third time on this prestigious preseason list, earning top 10 finalist honors in 2024-25. Additionally, it's the seventh consecutive year at least one Rebel has been named to a preseason Naismith award watch list.
POY WATCH LIST
Talaysia Cooper has been named to the 2026-27 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Watch List. This marks Cooper's third time on this prestigious preseason list, earning a spot on the late midseason watch list in 2024-25. Additionally, it's the third consecutive year a Rebel has been named to this player of the year watch list, as Cotie McMahon and Madison Scott were each recognized.
Get ready for the next chapter of Ole Miss Women's Basketball by getting season tickets for the 2026-27 season here. Your Rebels have made the tournament five years straight and continue to trend upwards.
Follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on X at @YolettMcCuin.
TEAM FACTS
No. 21/24 Ole Miss Rebels (2-0, 0-0 SEC)
Head Coach: Yolett McPhee-McCuin • Ninth Season at Ole Miss (151-107) • 14th Season in Career (245-170)
UAlbany Great Danes (3-0, 0-0 American East)
Head Coach: Kelly Morrone • First Season at UAlbany (3-0) • 14th Season in Career (194-163)
ON THE AIR
Television: SEC Network+
Play-by-Play: Jake Hromada
Color: Lindsay King
Reporter: Annie Strong
OLE MISS RADIO
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Play-by-Play: Graham Doty
SERIES HISTORY
Wednesday's contest will mark the first-ever meeting between Ole Miss and UAlbany. The Rebels enter the matchup with the Great Danes after securing a 72-51 win over the North Alabama Lions with Jada Richard leading the way with 17 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals on the night.
SCOUTING THE GREAT DANES
UAlbany is coming off a 14-16 season in 2025-26, which ended with a loss to Vermont in the America East Conference Quarterfinals. The Great Danes enter the season under new leadership, with head coach Kelly Morrone taking the helm after spending six seasons at Merrimack. UAlbany is led by freshman Alexa Bujold, who has recorded 49 points through three games, averaging 16.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest while adding 1.0 steal per
game.
The Great Danes now turn their attention to Ole Miss after earning a 77-57 road victory over Mount St. Mary's, highlighted by a double-double from Alexa Bujold, who finished with 17 points and 11 assists. UAlbany will now travel south to Oxford to face the Rebels at the SJB Pavilion on Wednesday.
GAMES AGAINST THE AMERICAN EAST
Ole Miss has limited history against the America East Conference, having faced conference opponents just six times, with a perfect 6-0 record. The Rebels' most recent victory over an America East opponent came against Maine on Dec. 28, 2005, when Ole Miss secured a 72-52 win.
RHODE ISLAND ROOTS
Rhode Island served as a place of growth and development for both head coaches, as it was where Coach Yo played collegiately and where Kelly Morrone previously coached. Although their paths never crossed during their time at Rhode Island, the two will share the court Wednesday at the SJB Pavilion as Ole Miss welcomes UAlbany to Oxford.
THE EXPECTATION, NOT THE EXCEPTION
Entering year nine of the Yolett McPhee-McCuin era in Oxford, the standard has been set. Two Sweet 16s, five NCAA Tournaments in a row, five consecutive 20+ win seasons, multiple All-SEC selections and five WNBA Draft picks, the Rebels have re-asserted themselves as a top program in women's college basketball.
TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND, WE'RE BACK!
Entering the 2026-27 season, two key players from last year's squad are poised to provide leadership for the ten newcomers. Returning reserves in Lauren Jacobs and Desrae Kyles are primed to showcase their development from the offseason.
PORTAL POWERHOUSE
Branding herself as the portal queen, when players decide to transfer, Coach Yo loves to prove that a home for them is available in Oxford. Preaching the importance of development, players who decide to come to Ole Miss can see their game taken to a new level. Bringing in nine players from the transfer portal this off-season, the Rebels have been recognized as having one of the best transfer classes by multiple outlets.
ESPN and USA TODAY had Ole Miss as the No. 3 best transfer class and first in the SEC for the second consecutive year. On3.com had the Rebels at No. 4 nationally saying, "Another year, another transfer portal cycle that head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin dominated early."
FRESH FACES
Along with bringing in ten transfers, Coach Yo and her staff secured one of the best young talents in Charleen Hudson to make up this season's newcomer class.
STAR STUDDED STAFF
While being known as the transfer portal queen has its pros, Coach Yo has the challenge of teaching new players the culture at Ole Miss every season. She has stated multiple times that she always relies on her coaches and staff, who have stayed consistent through the years, to help show the way for newcomers.
All five of Coach Yo's elite coaching staff has NCAA Tournament experience, whether as a player or on staff. Additionally, Ole Miss is one of only three schools in the nation to have two former WNBA draft picks on its staff, as Associate Coach Joy Smith was picked in 2010 and Assistant Coach Adrienne Motley in 2017.
CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
In both the preseason SEC coaches and media polls, Ole Miss was picked seventh in the projected order of finish. Individually, Cooper was named to the preseason All-SEC first team by the conference's coaches and the preseason All-SEC second team in the media poll. In the coaches' poll, Richard also earned honors, earning a spot on the All-SEC second team.
It marks Cooper's fourth instance earning preseason All-SEC honors, after being named to the end of year All-SEC second team for two consecutive seasons. Richard has earned her first preseason All-SEC recognition as a junior.
HOOPIN' COOP
Talaysia Cooper adds another preseason accolade to her resume, as she was named one of 20 watch-list candidates for the 2027 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award. This marks Cooper's third time on this prestigious preseason list, earning top 10 finalist honors in 2024-25. Additionally, it's the seventh consecutive year at least one Rebel has been named to a preseason Naismith award watch list.
POY WATCH LIST
Talaysia Cooper has been named to the 2026-27 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Watch List. This marks Cooper's third time on this prestigious preseason list, earning a spot on the late midseason watch list in 2024-25. Additionally, it's the third consecutive year a Rebel has been named to this player of the year watch list, as Cotie McMahon and Madison Scott were each recognized.
Get ready for the next chapter of Ole Miss Women's Basketball by getting season tickets for the 2026-27 season here. Your Rebels have made the tournament five years straight and continue to trend upwards.
Follow the Rebels on X at @OleMissWBB, Facebook at Ole Miss WBB and on Instagram at Ole MissWBB. You can also follow head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin on X at @YolettMcCuin.
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